Trainee Payroll Officer - Schools and Academies
Enjoy working with numbers and have excellent attention to detail?
An opportunity has arisen at Services 4 Schools for a Trainee Payroll Officer to join the HR Business Support team providing support and advice to academies and maintained schools.
This role is a great opportunity for someone to start a career in Payroll, with full training you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced members of the team whilst also gaining a certified qualification.
Having been selected as the Education Institution Business Provider of the Year 2022 and the Best School Business Provider in 2021, we are proud of what we do. As an award-winning company, Services4Schools (S4S) provides professional and high-quality business support services to Schools and Academy Trusts enabling them to focus on improving educational outcomes for their pupils.
Customer service is our priority as well as building long-lasting professional relationships with CEOs, Business Managers and Headteachers.
To meet client demand S4S are looking to recruit a Trainee Payroll Officer.
In this post, you will be responsible for:

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required

• assisting in the processing of Payroll for a number of Payroll clients; as directed by the Service Lead
• processing statutory payments and deductions
• carry out payroll calculations such as maternity, paternity, sickness and holiday pay
• quality checking of all payroll transactions
• production and distribution of relevant payroll and pension reports
• liaising with third parties as required
• providing advice and guidance to Schools / Trusts and employees

You will need:

• to be Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• a willingness to learn
• excellent IT (especially Microsoft excel) and mathematical skills
• to be a problem solver
• excellent communication and organisation skills
• to work accurately and to strict deadlines in a busy office environment
• a keen eye for detail
• the ability to plan, prioritise and organise
• to work flexibly to the needs of the service

What we can offer:

• a recognised payroll qualification
• a flourishing environment where you will be supported and encouraged to work autonomously
• a strong commitment to personal and career development, helping everyone to grow and fulfil their potential
• significant levels of support from the Directors, Heads of Service and Line Manager with access to CPD opportunities
• free parking
• a private pension, access to Employee Support Assistance Scheme and discounts programme are included in our benefits package

The post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: The post will close as soon as sufficient applications are received.
For further details please contact Laura Roberts on 0333 772 1272 ext. 601
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In perso