Payroll & Finance Advisor

Payroll & Finance Advisor

37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year 

Permanent Opportunity

£27,000 to £30,000 per annum dependent on experience 

Denstone College wish to provide an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Payroll & Finance Advisor to join our small and supportive Bursary team. You will work under the direction of the Finance Manager, with overall responsibility of internal payroll and liaising with our external payroll provider. In addition, you will support finance, be involved in project work, as well as ensuring that the College remains up to date with current legislation and best practice. If you have experience in payroll, then we would like to hear from you! 

Beginning life as a school in 1873, Denstone College is a thriving, co-educational boarding and day school, situated close to Uttoxeter. It has its own preparatory school, which has recently moved onto the main campus, providing continuous education on the same site for pupils aged from 4–18. The school is part of the Woodard Corporation, and the Head is in membership of HMC.

The successful candidate will have: 

• CIPP Payroll qualification, IAB Diploma in Payroll or equivalent payroll/accounting qualification or experience
• Experience of payroll administration 
• Experience of providing payroll advice to employees and managers 
• Experience of liaising with external payroll providers desired
• Accurate knowledge of employment law in relation to payroll processing and payroll best practice 
• Excellent ICT skills and the ability to utilise a number of packages to include Excel
• Understanding of UK tax, salary and payroll laws and regulations 

What we can offer you: 

• To be part of our Denstone College team, combining its rich tradition and history with a forward thinking approach to educational excellence 
• Working in beautiful surroundings
• Hybrid working will be considered 
• Christmas closure days
• Friendly and supportive environment 
• A commitment to professional development and career progression 
• Free parking 
• Free meal 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Enrolment into a pension scheme 
• Access to on site facilities such as gym, swim and exercise classes 
• Uniforms provided if required 
• We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer 

Denstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks. 

For more information, please contact recruitment@denstonecollege.net 

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are advised.