Job Description

Payroll and Finance Officer (part time) - to start August 2025 or later

We are currently recruiting a Payroll/Finance Officer to work in our busy Finance Team at Lingfield College, to start in August 2025. If you enjoy an interesting and varied role, this is the job for you.

This is a dual-role position which is critical in ensuring accurate payroll processing and supporting financial reporting and compliance. The role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll (300 employees) while also contributing to financial accounting, reporting, and audit preparation in accordance with UK regulations.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC reporting requirements and be familiar with auto-enrolment pension schemes and benefits administration. Strong excel skills and an analytical mindset is essential, along with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage but is not vital for this role.

If you enjoy working collaboratively within a team environment, we would love to hear from you.

Salary: Competitive salary discussed at interview.

Hours: This post is offered on a part-time basis working 3 days per week, with potential of increasing to full time hours, on an all year contract.

Holidays: pro rata to 30 days per year plus bank holidays

Pension: Nest Pension Scheme

Closing date: Applications should arrive no later than 9.00 a.m. on Wednesday 23rd July 2025.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Gym membership On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lingfield RH7 6PH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Payroll: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/07/2025
Reference ID: Payroll/Finance Officer