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Payroll & Administrative Officer
Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ 15 - 15 / Annum
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Newham, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Payroll & Administrative Officer
Location: Newham (Multi-Academy Trust Central Team)
Salary: £15.10 per hour
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (Ongoing)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll & Administrative Officer to join the central team of a Multi-Academy Trust based in Newham. This is a long-term temporary position with an immediate start, providing essential payroll and administrative support to the Trust’s operations.
The successful candidate must have prior payroll experience, with a sound understanding of payroll processing procedures, statutory deductions, and payroll systems. This is a varied and busy role requiring excellent attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Key Responsibilities:
* End-to-end processing of monthly payroll for staff across multiple academies.
* Maintain accurate payroll records and staff data.
* Calculate statutory payments (e.g., SSP, SMP, SPP) and deductions.
* Liaise with external payroll providers and resolve payroll queries promptly.
* Support wider administrative duties as required by the central office team.
* Ensure GDPR compliance in the handling of sensitive data.
Person Specification:
Essential:
* Proven, hands-on payroll processing experience (minimum 1 year).
* Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory obligations.
* Excellent administrative, organisational, and time-management skills.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
Desirable:
* Previous experience working in an educational or Multi-Academy Trust environment.
What We Offer:
* Full-time hours in a supportive and professional central team.
* Ongoing temporary role with the potential for extension.
* Opportunity to work in a well-established and growing Multi-Academy Trust.
How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with a short cover letter detailing your relevant payroll experience and availability for an immediate start.
Start Date: ASAP
Hourly Rate: £15.10
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