Payroll Clerk - Barnstaple, United Kingdom - West Buckland School

West Buckland School
West Buckland School
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Barnstaple, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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PAYROLL CLERK AND ACCOUNT'S ASSISTANT (FULL-TIME)

THE ROLE
This post plays an important role in in the day-to-day function and delivery of the Finance Office. This is a 'customer facing' role.

The post holder will need to deliver excellent customer service and will play a vital role in building good relationships with both internal and external contacts.


JOB DESCRIPTION


The role supports the Finance Manager in all day-to-day processing and accounting of payroll, purchase ledger, cashbook, petty cash and month end reconciliations.


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To administer the payroll function to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, including related pensions and tax deductions.
  • Process BACS payments for payroll and complete submission of pensions and HMRC monthly reporting.
  • Dealing with staff enquiries, ensuring posting of pay slips and liaising with HR on contractual matters.
  • Administering paid and unpaid leave in line with HMRC rules.
  • To assist with administering and ensuring compliance of Salary Sacrifice schemes, benefits in kind (P11D) and PAYE regulations.
  • To ensure the efficient and timely processing of all matters relating to staff pension schemes (including an understanding of the TPS).
  • Support to the Finance Manager in monthly reconciliation of school accounts.
  • Support the Purchase Order function monitoring spend against budgets.
  • Supplier Invoice and creditor management and dealing with creditor enquiries.
  • Internal recharges
  • To administer the financial aspects of School trips and audit the accounts when the trip has been completed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Communicate effectively and courteously with stakeholders by telephone and in writing.
  • Maintaining confidentiality and displaying a high degree of integrity at all times.
  • Carryout out any other reasonable requests in line with the broad responsibilities of the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

  • Previous experience of administering Payroll
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong and competent IT skills and the ability to use a range of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.
  • A good working knowledge administering a payroll package.
  • Strong organisational skills and an ability to be able to work independently as required.
  • Good team and interpersonal skills.
  • Be flexible with a 'can do' attitude.
  • Able to stay calm under pressure.
  • Be diplomatic, discreet and confidential at all times.

Desirable

  • AAT or similar qualification would be an advantage.
  • Previous financial experience within the school or charity sector.
  • Previous experience of iSAMS iFinance (AccountsIQ) or similar accounting packages.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From £25,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite gym
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Barnstaple EX32 0SX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


  • Payroll: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 15/04/2024
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