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Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for payroll management?
Reed Accountancy Oxfordshire are working to find a Payroll Officer to join one of the Oxford colleges where you’ll play a crucial role in managing the payrolls and associated administration. This is an ongoing temp position with the chance of this becoming a permanent role later down the line. They are looking to pay an hourly rate of up to £19.55per hour and they are looking to get someone started quickly.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Payroll Management:
- Oversee the processing of all payrolls, including monthly payrolls for approximately 230 staff, casual workers, and external tuition.
- Process all deductions correctly, including statutory deductions, pensions, student loans, and other loans, ensuring timely payments to appropriate bodies.
- Create and maintain monthly deduction schedules, reconciling them to the payroll and accounting software.
- Generate payroll reports and ensure delivery of physical pay slips to those unable to access the online system.
- Implement pay awards, salary increments, and other salary changes accurately.
- Serve as the first point of contact for all payroll and pension-related queries.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of all payroll-related control accounts in the finance system.
- Enrol staff into the correct pension scheme (USS, OSPS, or NEST) and regularly review their eligibility.
- Code and prepare journal entries to post receipts to the ledger.
Qualifications and Skills
- Proven experience in payroll management.
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance.
- Able to reconcile bank accounts and nominal ledger accounts
- Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across departments.
- Proficiency in payroll and accounting software.
How to Apply
If you are a meticulous and dedicated professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic educational environment, please apply with an updated CV!
