Want to help make a difference to the lives of thousands of children?
Join our exceptional, friendly, and professional finance and payroll team at Outwood Grange Academies Trust. We are looking for a dedicated Payroll and Pensions Assistant to join our expanding department in Wakefield. In this role, you won't just be managing numbers; you'll be supporting the staff who make a difference to 30,000 children every single day.
The Role
As a Payroll and Pensions Assistant, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure our staff are paid accurately and on time. You will be responsible for undertaking payroll processing, handling statutory deductions, and assisting with monthly pension returns. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to take on real responsibility, work alongside senior colleagues, and develop a specialised skill set within a large-scale educational trust.
Key Responsibilities
* Payroll Processing: Accurately carry out monthly payroll procedures and resolve queries in a timely manner.
* Compliance: Ensure all data processing meets statutory guidelines, HMRC requirements, and Trust policies.
* Data Validation: Interpret terms and conditions of employment to ensure the accuracy of payroll and pension data.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with HR colleagues and external agencies (such as pension providers) to resolve sensitive issues professionally.
* Administration: Maintain organised records and archive documents in line with retention requirements.
About You
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, exceptional attention to detail and aptitude for numbers. Prior experience in a payroll environment is a significant benefit, though we will provide full training and support.
You should be:
* A confident communicator capable of liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
* Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise your workload during busy monthly deadlines.
* Discreet and professional, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
To find out more
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
* Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
* Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
* Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.