Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer Employer: Sheffield Board of Finance (SDBF) Location: Diocese House, Rotherham, UK Type: Part-time (14 hours per week) / FTE equivalent £28,000–£32,000 (£11,200–£12,800 pro‑rata) depending on experience. Working pattern will be built around the payroll timetable. About the Diocese The Diocese of Sheffield is called to grow a diverse network of Christ‑like, lively and sustainable Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to transform our society and God's world. Main Purpose of the Role To support and model the best practice and professional finance function at Church House to meet the needs of the wider Diocese of Sheffield. This role will support the Finance, HR and Clergy Teams in a wide range of tasks, and ensure effective administration of SDBF and clergy payroll and pension matters. The Overall Purpose of This Post Is To manage the processing and taxation of clergy stipends, employee salaries and pensions. To provide payroll support and advice to the SDBF and related entities. Main Duties and Responsibilities To manage the processing, accounting and taxation of stipends, clergy pensions and related payment. To provide and process payroll services to the SDBF group and related entities via the Payroll Bureau (PSC Access System). To manage the processing and reconciliation of pension contributions to the Church Workers Pension Scheme, including dealing with employee queries on the scheme. Liaise with the Bishops office, notifying the Church Commissioners of leavers and joiners, checkreports and perform spreadsheet analysis, post information through accounts system, undertake monthly reconciliations and monitor other responsible bodies payment contributions. Reconciling clergy payments monthly and notifying the Pensions Board of any changes. Liaise with the SDBF HR Manager and Directors or Responsible Individuals of other related entities for instructions on leavers, joiners and salary changes. Arrange monthly payments to individuals and HMRC. Undertake complex journals (pensions, salaries) and review key reconciliations. Monitor HMRC website/bulletins for payroll changes. Receive incoming enquiries and telephone calls, dealing promptly and courteously with enquiries and ensuring high quality customer service at all times. Ensure that all health and safety instructions are followed, including specified training, and that care is taken to ensure safety for self and colleagues, reporting concerns immediately. Ensure that all safeguarding policies and practices appropriate to the role are undertaken including specified training. Contribute to the wider SDBF environmental commitments as they relate to our working offices and practices. Undertake other supportive tasks and roles as appropriate. The Post Holder Is Required To Support the ethos, aims and objectives of the Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance. Keep up to date with developments in their area of work. Participate in performance management and appraisal/personal development reviews. Engage in training and continuous professional development activities. The post holder may be required to work outside normal office hours including occasional weekend working, subject to time off in lieu. Person Specification Essential Qualifications / Training: AAT Qualified (Full Qualification) or equivalent Payroll qualification. GCSE Maths and English Language grades A*-C. CCAB Qualified or by experience. Desirable Strong IT skills. Knowledge of principals and operational experience of UK payroll taxation and liaison with HMRC. Ability to undertake and oversee processing within an accounts department. Ability to plan, organise and prioritise effectively, in order to meet deadlines. Ability to communicate complex payroll/pensions information to laymen. Experience Three years experience of working within a finance department. Managed a payroll for at least two years. Strong sense of confidentiality. Charity and/or church sector experience and understanding. Access PSC & Access People HR Experience. Clergy Payroll Experience. Technical / Applied Skills Skilled in the use of IT and competent user of MS Office (all applications including Excel). Ability to generate regular periodic and ad hoc reports. Polite and courteous. Confidentiality, probity & integrity. Excellent time management, able to work to specific payroll deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and reasoning skills. Personal Strong people skills, fair minded and able to communicate well to a variety of audiences. Capable of delivering results to tight deadlines and under pressure. Team player, willing to share in key decision making. Able to take delegations of tasks and direction. Aware of the importance of respecting and valuing diversity and equality. Calm with an attention to detail whilst being able to see the bigger picture. Experience of working as part of a team and supporting other team members. Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD). Willingness to keep up to date with changes in accounting practices. Empathy with the mission of the Diocese and Church of England and ability to subscribe to the ethos and values of the Diocese. Salary and Benefits Part‑time, 14 hours per week with a working pattern built around the payroll timetable. Salary £28,000–£32,000 FTE (£11,200–£12,800 pro‑rata) depending on experience. 10% employer contribution to pension. Generous holiday entitlement. Based at Diocesan Church House in Rotherham. Application Deadlines Closing date: 05/01/2026 Shortlisting date: 06/01/2026 Interviews: 07/01‑09/01/2026 How to Apply Further information and an application form can be found on our website sheffield.anglican.org. Please send your completed application form to recruitment(AT)sheffield.anglican.org. For more information on the role please email Tony.Gardiner(AT)sheffield.anglican.org or call on 07392 091144. #J-18808-Ljbffr