Payroll Specialist (ID:24070)
Job Role
Finance Jobs
Contract Type
Perm
Location
UK
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000
Date Added
09/02/2026
Date Expires
09/03/2026
Industry
Education/Higher Education
We are recruiting a Payroll Specialist to join a large, well-established school in North Wembley.
This is a fully on-site position offering a stable and supportive working environment.
The school is flexible on contract type and is keen to appoint the best available candidate, whether immediately available or currently serving notice on a full or part time working basis.
The Role
As Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for:
End-to-end payroll processing for teaching and support staff
Ensuring payroll is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time
Managing starters, leavers, salary changes, and contractual amendments
Handling payroll queries from employees professionally and efficiently
Maintaining payroll records and ensuring data accuracy
Supporting audits and statutory reporting as required
Working closely with HR and Finance teams
About You
Proven experience in a Payroll Specialist / Payroll Officer role
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and best practice
Experience using payroll systems (education sector experience advantageous but not essential)
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Able to work on-site
Must be local or able to commute easily to North Wembley
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to work within a large, reputable school
Supportive management and friendly working environment
On-site parking
Flexible approach to contract type
Long-term stability for the right candidate
If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist looking for a hands-on, on-site role in a well-run organisation, we would love to hear from you.
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