Payroll Officer

Company: Bolton School
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Location: Bolton
Job Description:

The Finance Department is seeking an organised and detail‑focused Payroll Officer to manage the monthly payroll and support the Foundation’s credit control processes.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end‑to‑end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely staff payments, maintaining payroll records, and completing statutory reporting in line with legislation.
  • Provide an efficient and professional credit control service, supporting the timely collection of school fees and maintaining positive relationships with parents and guardians.
  • Support the use of finance and payroll systems and ensure all related data is accurate and up to date.
  • Maintain professional knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions and statutory reporting requirements.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience delivering end‑to‑end payroll processing, ideally within a complex organisation.
  • Excellent attention to detail, strong numerical skills, and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Good understanding of payroll legislation, pensions and statutory reporting requirements, with experience working with finance and payroll systems.
  • Experience in credit control, debt recovery or working within an education environment is advantageous.

Benefits

  • An attractive salary and benefits package are available.

Equal Opportunities

Bolton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion, belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We are committed to equal treatment of all current and prospective employees.

Safeguarding

Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.

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Posted: June 24th, 2026