Employer: Kent College, Canterbury
Location: Canterbury, Kent
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 32 per week, Monday to Friday, full year
Salary: £28,853 – £32,947 (depending on experience)
Job Overview
We are seeking a Payroll Advisor to join us at Kent College, Canterbury from January 2026. The Payroll Advisor will be responsible for the provision of expert payroll services including the submission of all monthly and end‑of‑year statutory returns to HMRC and our various pension schemes.
Responsibilities
* Prepare and submit monthly payroll and statutory returns to HMRC.
* Manage multiple pension schemes and ensure accurate reporting.
* Maintain payroll records and provide reports to senior management.
* Work with payroll systems and support continuous improvement of payroll processes.
* Assist with payroll queries and issues raised by staff.
Qualifications
* Minimum Level 3 CIPP qualification.
* Experience with payroll systems and managing multiple pension schemes.
* Experience working in an independent school setting is desirable but not essential.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Benefits
Private healthcare with Benenden Health, retail and gym membership discounts, free lunch during term time, salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle‑to‑work, home and tech scheme, and many other benefits.
Closing date
21st November 2025 (the College reserves the right to short‑list and appoint earlier if a suitable candidate pool becomes available). The role is open until this date only.
Equal opportunities and safeguarding
Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community. Applications must be made via Kent College’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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