Payroll Officer

The University of Salford Finance Department is looking for a Payroll Officer to join the team.

This post is based within the Payroll Section and the post holder will supervise and co-ordinate the production of several monthly payrolls. The post holder must ensure the quality and accuracy of all data input to the payroll system, using their initiative to solve problems and make decisions arising from and concerning the day-to-day processing of the payrolls.

Key Responsibilities 

• Supervise the day-to-day operational administration of the payrolls.

• Provide a first-line, specialist advisory and information service for payroll, providing support and guidance on internal procedures and HM Revenue and Customs legislation, resolving problems with interpretation and application.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate production and issue of payslips, P45 forms, P60 certificates and other employee related documents.

• Identify opportunities for system developments and assist in the implementation of new systems and system development.

• Review and process all incoming information from a variety of internal and external sources, ensuring all relevant checks are carried out in accordance with the University’s financial regulations and audit requirements.

• Responsible for the timely import of PAYE information for all payrolls, including the start of tax tear process for new tax code notices.

The Finance Department is entrusted with the overall financial management of the institution and its subsidiaries. Comprising a team of over 80 staff members, the department delivers a wide range of financial services to the University, including payroll, financial systems, management and financial accounting, and a travel office. Operating under a devolved system of planning and budgeting, the Finance team collaborates closely with Academic Units and Professional Services to maximise opportunities and ensure financial sustainability.

What's in it for you? 

• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Agile working - very flexible mix of home and office working.
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships.
• Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to.
• Team Salford - join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities.

We are an organisation that values diversity and inclusivity, we are proud of our diverse student population and it’s important for us to create an inclusive culture where all our students and staff can bring their whole selves to the University. The University is subscribed to Equality Charter marks such as Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, the Race Equality Charter and Athena SWAN. We operate the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview for job applicants who declare they have a disability and meet the essential criteria of the job they are applying for.

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