Payroll Officer

7 days ago

Oxford, United Kingdom St Edmund Hall Full time

Reporting to the College Accountant, the Payroll Officer is an integral member of the College’s Finance Office. In addition to the Finance team, the Payroll Officer will work closely with the HR Department, the College Registrar and the Academic Records Manager in addition to other senior managers. The postholder will therefore be expected to build strong relationships across all departments. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in historic and picturesque surroundings located just off the High Street in Oxford and close to the river and parks, the Covered Market, buses, shops and cafes. The train station is a 20-minute walk away.

The Payroll Officer will support the smooth running of the central payroll and pension function for approximately 200 staff as well as a range of other financial administration responsibilities. They will also provide cover for other staff members, in particular those relating to purchase ledger and battels queries.

The successful applicant will have previous payroll experience, a knowledge of accounting principles and procedures have excellent communication, written and analytical skills and be enthusiastic and self-motivated.

In return, you will benefit from working for a warm, supportive and inclusive organisation offering good development opportunities to broaden your skills plus a comprehensive benefits package as follows:

- Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 38 days per year pro rata plus additional days for long service.
- Subsidised bus pass loan, season ticket rail loan and cycle scheme loan.
- A free three-course lunch.
- Access to the College’s employee assistance programme (a 24-hour telephone and online advisory and counselling service).
- A free annual flu vaccination.
- Discount in University shops, free entry to other Oxford colleges and libraries, discounted computer software from the University Computing Service, free access to the Botanical Gardens and Harcourt Arboretum and discounted membership of the University’s gym and pool.

We are a very sociable community and the College arranges various events for staff throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, Christmas lunch and more.

The College seeks to foster a collaborative and respectful environment which promotes equality and diversity and inclusion together with a policy of assisting all our employees to achieve professional growth. We strive to appoint committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every student achieves their best.

This is a part time role working 21 hours per week usually 09:00 to 17:00 across three days. However, the possibility of working less hours across more days whilst incorporating the contractual hours will be considered.

**Application Process**

Interested applicants should forward the following documents:

- A Cover Sheet detailing the names and contact details of two referees;
- A current CV;
- A covering letter, which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.

**Equality of Opportunity**

**Recruitment Monitoring**

**Key Information**:

- **Deadline**: 8 Jul 2025 09:00am
- **Posted**: 23 Jun 2025

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