Payroll Officer – Accurate, Confidential and Reliable Payroll Support

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Start Date: ASAP Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience A well-established school in Trowbridge is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to support the accurate and timely processing of staff payroll. This is an important position within the school's finance and HR function. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate payroll information, supporting staff with payroll queries and ensuring that relevant deadlines are met. The role would suit someone with payroll experience who is confident working with confidential information and enjoys a detail-focused administrative position. Key duties Process monthly payroll information and relevant employee changes. Maintain accurate payroll records and staff information. Check timesheets, overtime, absence and other payroll adjustments. Assist with the administration of pensions and statutory deductions. Respond to payroll queries from staff in a professional and timely manner. Liaise with external payroll providers where applicable. Support reconciliation and payroll reporting processes. Ensure that payroll documentation is stored securely. Assist with year-end payroll procedures and statutory reporting. Skills and experience You will ideally have previous experience in payroll administration or a finance role involving payroll responsibilities. A strong understanding of payroll processes, confidentiality and numerical accuracy is essential. Experience using payroll software, Excel and HR systems would be advantageous. Knowledge of school payroll arrangements or public-sector pensions would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be dependable, organised and comfortable working to strict deadlines. An enhanced DBS check will be required.