Overview
Payroll Manager role at Abingdon School. This is a full-time, permanent position to lead and oversee the delivery of a high-quality, accurate payroll and benefits service.
Location and details
Location: Abingdon School, OX14 1DE
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 08:30 to 17:00, Monday–Friday
Salary: £48,500 to £55,000 per annum
Closing Date: 3 November 2025 9:00am
About Us
The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises. Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11–18. It will become co-educational from September 2026. Abingdon Prep School is a co-educational preparatory school with around 200 pupils aged 4–13. Both are located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
The Role
This position is a key role within the HR and Finance teams reporting to the Director of HR with a dotted line to the Financial Controller. The role has the primary responsibility for preparing the annual salaries budget as well as day-to-day management of the school's payroll, staff pay records, and pay and benefits matters. Responsibilities include liaising with external payroll partners and managing pay and benefits communications with staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Calculating and processing salaries and benefits accurately and on time; ensuring changes are reflected in the monthly payroll
* Ensuring UK tax, pension, finance and employment law compliance for school staff; submitting annual returns/declarations and reconciliations by due dates
* Keeping detailed payroll records for auditing and reference
* Overseeing staff benefits (pensions, maternity/paternity pay, private healthcare, death in service, income protection, sick pay, salary exchange, etc.)
* Addressing staff pay and pension queries and resolving payroll discrepancies
* Reviewing recruitment requisitions and new appointment requests against staff budgets and benchmarking salaries
You
* A formal payroll qualification
* A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in finance or business management
* 5–10 years payroll experience in large organisations with multiple pay scales and pension schemes
* Familiarity with payroll software and systems used in schools
* Solid understanding of UK employment law, taxation and regulatory payroll requirements
* Ability to manage budgets and financial records related to payroll expenses
Benefits
* 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
* Up to 14.1% employer pension contribution
* Abingdon Foundation Death in Service Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Private healthcare insurance
* Flexible working from home options where feasible
* Free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes
* Free lunches during term time
* Cycle to work scheme and free on-site parking
* Access to online and in-person courses including first aid and health & safety training
Safeguarding and applications
Abingdon is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is subject to safeguarding checks as part of the recruitment process.
To apply for this Payroll Manager opportunity, please click “Apply" now.
Closing date: 3 November 2025 9:00am; Interview date: Tuesday 11 November 2025.
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