Eton College have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll and Benefits Manager to join its Finance department. The role will manage one member of staff and report directly into the Finance Director.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

• Managing and processing the payroll in an accurate and timely manner, across 4 payrolls, for around 1500 permanent and temporary staff members (inclusive of a pension payroll) including RTI submissions, PAYE, Apprentice Levy, National Living Wage, all end of year/ monthly returns and payments to relevant parties;
• Calculation and processing of the complex P11d benefits in kind calculations and submissions;
• Managing and administering all other benefits (including statutory benefits) such as maternity and sick pay, staff loans, life assurance, dependents pension, cycle to work, and childcare vouchers. This includes liaising with advisors and preparation and submission of annual renewal data;
• Managing and administering all pension schemes (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Defined Benefit Scheme and Group Personal Pension Scheme) including Contractual/ Auto Enrolment requirements. This includes liaising with advisors and preparation and submission of annual renewal data;
• Point of contact for Payroll, Pension and Benefit queries, and responding in a timely manner;
• Review and improve payroll policies and procedures, ensuring the College’s high standards are maintained;
• Calculation and submission of the PAYE Settlement Agreement;
• Preparation and import of monthly payroll journals to the nominal ledger and monthly reconciliation of the related balance sheet accounts;
• Preparation of payroll related audit schedules for financial year end, Teachers Pension audit and Defined Benefit Pension audit and liaison with auditors and supply documentation as required;
• Preparation of annual Gender Pay Gap statistics;
• Preparation of ad-hoc reports and analysis;
• Commitment and promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion;
• Commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion;
• All positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’ as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential;
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including but not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.
  
  

Working Pattern

• Your working hours will be 9.00 to 5.00, working days with 1 unpaid hour for lunch;
• You will be working 52 weeks per year.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should have:

• Hands on experience of processing and managing large in-house payrolls;
• Knowledge of employment law and HMRC regulations and be committed to keeping up to date with new legislation;
• The ability to perform manual gross to net payroll calculations;
• The ability to be flexible in their approach to working, have the ability to manage their time efficiently ensuring that all deadlines are met;
• The ability to communicate with staff at all levels is essential whilst exercising a high degree of professionalism;
• Computer literacy with intermediate/ advanced excel skills;
• Strong leadership and team management skills;
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities;
• A high degree of tact, diplomacy, and discretion.

You may also enjoy this role if you have:

• Experience within the education sector, knowledge of term time working, and Teacher's Pension is desirable but not essential;
• Basic book-keeping knowledge.

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.