Job Description

This is a Part-Time role of 24 hours per week paying between 16,500 - 18,000 Pro Rata.

We're Pulhams Coaches -- a long-established, family-focused bus and coach operator based in Bourton-on-the-Water in the heart of the Cotswolds. With a heritage dating back to 1880, we're proud to be a business that has grown for more than 140 years while still keeping a warm, community-driven feel.

We recently became part of the Oxford Bus Company within the Go-Ahead Group, which is helping us invest in our people, our fleet, and the future of our services. Today, we operate 160 buses and coaches from multiple sites, across a wide variety of work, including local bus routes, home-to-school services, private hire, educational trips, and UK and European tours

It's an exciting time to join us. We're expanding, modernising, and developing new services while staying true to the family values that have shaped who we are. Joining Pulhams means becoming part of a friendly, ambitious team that takes pride in serving our communities and delivering a first-class travel experience.

What you'll do:

Prepare starter and leaver details for payroll Check weekly duty data for accuracy Process sickness and holiday pay Manage cash shorts and overs for drivers Send payroll corrections to Head Office on time Review reports and totals before payroll approval Handle wage queries promptly and professionally Maintain accurate payroll records Assist with pension queries when needed Provide payroll information for staff requests Support the accounts team as required Handle pension queries by liaising with the pensions department Provide payroll information for employees when needed (e.g., mortgages, loans, tax, visas) Prepare KPI reports and submit required data to the pensions office Keep employee payroll records accurate and up to date Support the wider accounts team when needed

What We're Looking for:

Confident communicator with strong teamwork skills Professional, positive and approachable High accuracy and attention to detail Able to manage workload independently and meet deadlines Familiar with payroll processes and terminology Comfortable analysing and critiquing data Strong Excel skills Reliable, punctual and trustworthy Calm, pragmatic and able to stay composed under pressure
Desirable

Experience with rota systems Flexible approach to working hours Driving licence for travel between sites

What we can offer you!

Competitive salary (dependent on experience). Two free bus travel passes valid across our operators. Pension scheme, lifestyle benefits, and Employee Assistance Programme. 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays. Career development opportunities within Oxford Bus Group and the wider Go-Ahead Group.

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure you have every opportunity to shine and to learn more about us too. Our process includes:

Initial chat

- A friendly conversation with our Recruitment Team to discuss your experience and tell you more about the role and Oxford Bus Group.

Interview

- A meeting with our General Manager, featuring

competency- and values-based questions

designed to understand your skills, creativity, and alignment with our company values.
Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person