Payroll Officer

Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust

Role: Payroll Officer (Full-time)

Salary: £30,000-£36,000 depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Monday - Friday

• Process end-to-end payroll for multiple schools, including data input, managing standing data, processing starters and leavers, maternity, changes to tax codes, pay rates and pension contribution rates. Manage and resolve queries from colleagues and employees on payroll-related matters in a professional and timely manner. Administer multiple pension schemes, including Teachers' Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme, NEST and other defined contribution pension schemes, ensuring compliance with regulations and reporting requirements. Provide advice on entitlement to SMP, SPP, ShPP, SSP and other items. Generate payroll reports, including year-end reports, reconciliations and analysis to ensure payroll accuracy and share this information with the Finance Director. Stay up to date on payroll legislation and best practice and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Work with colleagues to improve payroll process and improve efficiency. Maintain appropriate records for audit purposes. Contribute to the annual payroll budgeting process.

• Essential: At least 3 years' experience in an end-to-end payroll role. Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail. Strong understanding of payroll calculations, legislation, taxation and compliance. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic. Committed to best practice and process improvement. Strong Excel, numerical and written skills. High level of integrity and confidentiality to protect sensitive information. Effective communication skills.
• Desirable: Experience of administering the Teachers' Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme. Experience of Sage 50. Relevant professional qualifications, such as CIPP.

Please apply immediately. Application forms and details about the post can be downloaded from . Please send your application form to the Finance Director, Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust, Old Park Telford TF3 4NW, or email .

Closing date for applications: Apply immediately

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check, two employment references and relevant right to work in the UK checks.