Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

Reports to: Finance Operations Manager
Location: Redhill, Surrey
Salary: Up to £35,000 + Benefits
Type: 37 hours per weekDovetail 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 checkBenefits

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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