Financial Accountant

Sector:Education
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£42,000 per annum
Town/City:Redhill
County:Surrey
Job ref:39669 S04
Post Date:13. 01. 2025
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About the Role

Our client, a distinguished leader in the education sector, is renowned for its dedication to excellence and innovation. With ambitious plans for significant operational expansion and rapid growth, they are seeking a skilled Payroll Manager to oversee and optimise their payroll operations.

In this role, you will be on a 6-month fixed term contract to assist with the management of the payroll function and specifically to facilitate a smooth transition to a new software system. You will manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate salary processing for a growing workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborating closely with the People and Payroll Systems Project Manager to ensure smooth integration with a new Payroll and HR system, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
  • Supporting the testing and specification process for the payroll side of the new system.
  • Taking ownership of data accuracy in the current payroll system, resolving issues, and implementing measures to prevent future discrepancies.
  • Developing and maintaining positive relationships with pension schemes such as Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), and Peoples’ Pension Fund.
  • Conducting data cleansing for all pension schemes in preparation for the transition to the new system.
  • Reconciling monthly MCR submissions and preparing for the transition to i-Connect for LGPS submissions.
  • Accurately monitoring and reconciling staff movements between pension schemes each month.
  • Preparing and ensuring accurate annual returns and pension reconciliations, including End of Year Certificates.
  • Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, including Real-Time Information (RTI) submissions and annual year-end returns.
  • Collaborating with Finance to ensure the timely completion of monthly reconciliations for reporting and budgetary control.
  • Managing and providing direction to a team of payroll officers, ensuring their work is conducted efficiently and conducting regular meetings.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • Relevant Payroll qualifications.
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (Level 2).
  • Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or Supervisor.
  • Strong technical expertise in pension schemes, particularly TPS, LGPS, and other similar schemes.
  • Experience within the education or public sector (desirable).
  • Excellent IT skills with experience in payroll systems such as Agresso (Unit 4) or similar software.
  • A strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance, including Real-Time Information (RTI) and year-end returns.
  • Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Experience in managing or supervising payroll teams is advantageous.

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