Payroll & Benefits Officer

1 week ago

Edgware HA RJ, United Kingdom NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Full time £21,607 - £23,851 per year

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Officer to join our finance team. In this vital role, you will oversee the accurate processing of payroll, manage employee benefits administration, and ensure compliance with relevant financial and HR regulations. Your expertise will help foster a positive employee experience while maintaining the integrity of our payroll and benefits systems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing using Sage 50.
  • Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, leave policies, and other perks, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and organisational policies.
  • Administer pensions, TPS and LGPS
  • Perform data entry and reconciliation tasks within payroll and HRIS platforms to maintain precise employee records.
  • Prepare journal entries for payroll transactions, general ledger reconciliations, and other financial reporting needs.
  • Conduct analysis of payroll data to identify discrepancies, ensure tax compliance, and support audits or internal reviews.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of payroll processes, benefits and pensions administration procedures, and compliance records.
  • Support human resources initiatives by providing accurate data for HRIS updates, employee onboarding/offboarding processes, and benefits enrolment.
  • Stay current on relevant tax laws, employment regulations, and best practices in payroll management to ensure ongoing compliance.

Experience

  • Proven experience in payroll management using Sage 50.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles including double entry bookkeeping, general ledger reconciliation, debits & credits, journal entries, and financial analysis.
  • Experience administering the TPS (Teachers Pension Scheme).
  • Demonstrated ability in benefits administration and HRIS systems with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Excellent data entry skills with high attention to detail.
  • Strong understanding of tax regulations related to payroll processing and benefits reporting.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data accurately and efficiently.
  • Effective communication skills for collaborating across departments including finance and HR.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £21,607.00-£23,851.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

  • Bereavement leave
  • Canteen
  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free fitness classes
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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