Payroll Coordinator

At Outcomes First Group, we are on a mission to ensure our colleagues have an amazing work/life balance!
Job Title: Payroll Coordinator
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Bolton
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £27,500 per annum
Want to earn 100% of your salary and work 20% less 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 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 be responsible for 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 experienced in payroll, has an understanding of new starters, leavers and processing p45s, processing payment files via BACS and monthly HMRC payments.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Demonstrable experience administering and improving payroll processes
Previous experience in Access HR & payroll would be an advantage but not essential
Have a clear understanding of all HMRC and Auto Enrolment legislation
Accuracy and attention to detail
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
Work well under pressure and be able to meet strict deadlines
As well as excellent technical skills and knowledge you will be a confident individual who is ready to ‘hit the ground running' with 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.
Our Vision
We believe that with a great education, every neurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world.
Our Mission
Every day we improve the lives of our pupils, their families, and local communities through a relentless focus on wellbeing and learning.
Our Promise
We are kind to ourselves and each other...We work together... and we make things happen.
Our Promise sits alongside our Vision and Mission. It describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together, and behave.
It represents what’s truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.
Why work for us?
Your wellbeing is very important to us, and we know that being able to choose the benefits that suit you and your family will support your wellbeing.
Whatever your role and wherever you’re located, you’ll love VISTA, our flexible benefits platform which lets you tailor your benefits package.
And when your circumstances change…no problem. You can flex, trade and add to your benefits package to suit your circumstances.
4 day working week (applicable after probation - rest day as agreed with your line manager - T&Cs apply)
Holidays starting at 25 days per annum with options to buy an additional 5 days
Critical illness cover and life assurance options
Company Pension with options to increase your contributions
Private medical and dental Insurance
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Eco-Car Scheme
“Your Wellbeing Matters"- access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
Career development opportunities
Professional support networks and groups
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Winner UK Best Workplaces for Women™ Awards 2023.
Winner UK Great Place to Work™ Awards 2024.