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Payroll Officer
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 30,559 - 33,366 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: WV11, New Invention, Walsall
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Officer to join the central payroll team of a highly regarded Multi-Academy Trust with 16 schools across England, committed to delivering excellence in education and support services.
Working in a team of three, at a secondary school in Wolverhampton, the Payroll Officer will play a key role in the following:
* Processing the monthly in-house payroll for 1200 employees.
* Processing starters, leavers, contractual changes, and statutory payments.
* Support BACS submissions, pensions administration, and compliance with payroll legislation.
* Support reporting, reconciliations, and year-end processes.
With a minimum five years experience, the successful Payroll Officer will have a strong understanding of payroll and pensions administration ideally gained within education. A sound understanding of PAYE, NI, and statutory payments, and the ability to manage sensitive queries with professionalism and accuracy is essential for this role.
Educated to GCSE level including English & Maths, experience of education-specific payroll, including understanding Teachers’ Pay Scales and Local Government pension schemes, is highly desirable. Familiarity with Civica Payroll (Carval) and advanced Excel skills are advantageous.
This is a great opportunity to join a professional and supportive central team that underpins the success of schools across the Trust.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 30th July 2025
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