Junior Payroll Coordinator

At Outcomes First Group, we are on a mission to ensure our colleagues have an amazing work/life balance

Job Title: Junior Payroll Coordinator

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Bolton

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £22,425 per annum

Want to earn 100% of your salary and work 20% fewer hours? We have a great role for you We are taking part in an ongoing 4 Day working week trial in which you continue to receive your full salary and annual leave entitlement*

About the role:

As our Junior Payroll Coordinator, you’ll work with an established payroll team, processing payrolls for Outcomes First Group. You will be expected to work closely with both the HR and Finance teams, to ensure that all payroll information is accurately reflected in the management accounts.

You’ll assist in the accurate and timely processing of all payroll-related payments to all employees across the Group from start to finish.

We’re looking for a diligent individual who is eager to learn and grow in the payroll field. You do not need to have payroll experience, although if you do it would be beneficial.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A keen interest in learning payroll processes and improving skills
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Word & Excel
• Attention to detail and a desire to keep things organized
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

As well as an eagerness to learn and grow, you will be a confident individual who is ready to contribute positively to our established team.

About People Services:

Our People Services function provides centralised HR support to all organisations that make up Outcomes First Group, our service-focused approach ensures that all queries and requests are dealt with quickly we provide the best support to all our employees. We believe building lifelong careers for our HR Professionals by coaching, mentoring, and sharing best practice.

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.

There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.