Payroll Officer
- Reports to: Finance Operations Manager
- Location: Redhill, Surrey
- Salary: Up to £35,000 + Benefits
- Type: 37 hours per week
Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Redhill, Surrey.
Please note: This role is on-site (not hybrid/remote)
Main Duties
- Ensure accurate calculation, recording, and processing of staff payments, including authorizations, tax, and NI deductions, and distribute payslips per the monthly payroll timetable.
- Complete and submit statutory returns (PAYE, NI, pensions) on time, and ensure accurate payments on behalf of institutions (HMRC, pension schemes).
- Assist with queries on gross pay, tax, pensions, and maintain payroll system data accuracy.
- Manage contracts and payments for hourly staff, process sessional claims timely, and handle year-end tax and pension procedures, including issuing P60s and P11Ds.
- Monitor and reconcile payroll data, including pay costs and staff absences, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines.
- Maintain payroll documentation, allocate tasks to meet targets, establish performance indicators, implement audit recommendations, and ensure effective communication with HR and Finance.
Requirements
- Previous payroll experience
- Experience completing Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Financial reporting experience
- Intermediate Excel / MS Office skills
- GCSE Level 2 in Maths & English or equivalent
- Able to pass a DBS check
Benefits
- High pension scheme
- Generous holiday
- Employee benefit platform
- Free onsite parking
- Access to world-class facilities
- Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
If this role is of interest, please send your CV through to James Grace at Dovetail & Slate.
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