Job Title: Payroll & Pensions Manager
Location: Cambridge or Huntingdon
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Manager to lead the end‑to‑end payroll function, oversee PAYE and HMRC compliance, and manage Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) administration. The role will also involve maintaining and developing iTrent, producing payroll reports and forecasts, and supporting finance and audit requirements through accurate documentation and process improvement.
Responsibilities
* Lead the end‑to‑end payroll function.
* Oversee PAYE and HMRC compliance.
* Manage TPS and LGPS administration.
* Maintain and develop the iTrent payroll system.
* Produce payroll reports and forecasts.
* Support finance and audit requirements through accurate documentation and process improvement.
Qualifications
* Experience managing end‑to‑end payroll operations.
* Strong knowledge of PAYE, HMRC compliance, and statutory payroll requirements.
* Experience administering TPS and LGPS.
* Experience using payroll systems such as iTrent.
* Excellent organisational and reporting skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
* Generous contributory pension schemes.
* Free gym membership option and discounted fitness classes.
* Discounted rates on college courses.
* BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services.
* Free on‑site parking with EV charging spaces available.
* Exclusive discounts for high‑street and online stores.
* Subsidised on‑site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets.
* Free Employee Assistance Programme counselling service.
* Staff development opportunities.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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