Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

• Reports to: Finance Operations Manager
• Location: Redhill, Surrey
• Salary: Up to £35,000 + Benefits
• Type: 37 hours per week

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Redhill, Surrey.
Please note: This role is on-site (not hybrid/remote)

Main Duties

• Ensure accurate calculation, recording, and processing of staff payments, including authorizations, tax, and NI deductions, and distribute payslips per the monthly payroll timetable.
• Complete and submit statutory returns (PAYE, NI, pensions) on time, and ensure accurate payments on behalf of institutions (HMRC, pension schemes).
• Assist with queries on gross pay, tax, pensions, and maintain payroll system data accuracy.
• Manage contracts and payments for hourly staff, process sessional claims timely, and handle year-end tax and pension procedures, including issuing P60s and P11Ds.
• Monitor and reconcile payroll data, including pay costs and staff absences, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines.
• Maintain payroll documentation, allocate tasks to meet targets, establish performance indicators, implement audit recommendations, and ensure effective communication with HR and Finance.

Requirements

• Previous payroll experience
• Experience completing Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Financial reporting experience
• Intermediate Excel / MS Office skills
• GCSE Level 2 in Maths & English or equivalent
• Able to pass a DBS check

Benefits

• High pension scheme
• Generous holiday
• Employee benefit platform
• Free onsite parking
• Access to world-class facilities
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities

If this role is of interest, please send your CV through to James Grace at Dovetail & Slate.

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