LV Recruitment has partnered with an aspirational academic establishment based in the heart of Oxford and is recruiting for a part-time (28 hours per week) permanent Payroll & Finance Assistant to join their small and close-knit finance department. The work environment is friendly and positive with an excellent working culture.

As Payroll & Finance Assistant, you will work closely with the College Accountant, Finance Manager, HR, and other departments in College. Managing all aspects of the College’s payroll, including pensions and HMRC processing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the monthly payrolls and RTI submissions from start to finish, including SSP, SPP, SMP, PAYE and National Insurance contributions
• Reconcile bank accounts & donations
• Working closely with HR to ensure that all personnel changes (starters and leavers, contractual changes, sick pay, annual leave etc) are processed accurately at each month end
• Assist with other finance tasks as required by the College Accountant & Finance Manager
• Preparation of all statutory HMRC reports, including year-end reports and returns

Experience

• Recent experience working in a similar role;
• Working knowledge of payroll and finance systems
• Part-qualified, or qualified by experience, AAT or equivalent
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Team player with experience of working as part of a busy team
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure, when necessary.

Excellent benefits

• Enhanced contributory pension scheme: USS.
• 38 days holiday per year, including public holidays
• Free meals are provided when on duty
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private medical and dental Scheme (the College participates in a private medical and dental insurance scheme which enables staff to take advantage of group subscription rates)
• Discounted travel on buses and trains through an interest-free season ticket loan; a Cycle to Work scheme and eye tests

The current salary range is £32,332- £38,205 Full time equivalent. The role is 28 hours per week, likely spread over three days and is based on site. We would love someone to join as soon as possible to be able to have a handover with the current member of staff.

Due to location there is no parking so please ensure you can commute to the High Street in Oxford before applying. The closing date is the 17th of October but please reach out directly to Lianne Rush ahead of time if interested.

LV Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of applying for this role, please assume you have been unsuccessful in this instance. Your CV will be kept on file and you will be considered for future vacancies that match your skills. By applying, you will register as a candidate with LV Recruitment Ltd