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Job Post Details

Payroll Assistant - job post

ST PHILIP'S SCHOOL
Airdrie ML6 7JE
£27,000 - £30,000 a year - Full-time
Responded to 51-74% of applications in the past 30 days, typically within 1 day.

Job details

Pay

  • £27,000 - £30,000 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Airdrie ML6 7JE

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • On-site gym
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

Full job description

Job Vacancy: Payroll Assistant

CLOSING DATE THURSDAY 23RD JULY 2026

Location: Airdrie

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum

Contract: Full Time

About Us

St Philip’s School provides a nurturing, safe, and supportive residential learning environment for young people. Our staff are our greatest asset, and our finance team plays a vital role in ensuring they can focus on what matters most: the wellbeing and development of our students.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and organised Payroll Assistant to join our finance department. This role is essential for maintaining the smooth operation of our staff pay cycles. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure accuracy and provide a high level of service to our dedicated team of educators and care professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborative Processing: Lead payroll processing to ensure seamless monthly operations.
  • Data Management: Accurately collate and process timesheets and payroll data, ensuring all hours and adjustments are captured correctly.
  • Reporting & Deadlines: Assist with payroll reporting and ensure all internal and statutory deadlines are consistently met.
  • Staff Support: Act as the first point of contact for all payroll-related queries, providing clear and helpful information to staff.
  • Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, and Scottish tax codes.
  • Record Keeping: Manage sensitive employee data with total confidentiality and in line with GDPR requirements.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience: Proven experience in a payroll or finance-support role.
  • Technical Accuracy: Strong numerical skills and the ability to process high volumes of data without errors.
  • Communication: A friendly, professional manner when dealing with staff questions.
  • Organisational Skills: The ability to prioritise tasks and remain calm under the pressure of payroll deadlines.
  • Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in Excel and specialized payroll software.

Requirements

  • Understanding of Scottish payroll legislation and pension schemes
  • Successful applicants will be required to join or update their Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership.

Benefits

  • Generous annual leave
  • Generous employer pension contributions
  • Free on site parking
  • Access to health and well-being facilities – including swimming pool and gym
  • The chance to work within a mission-driven organisation that makes a real difference in young people’s lives

How to Apply

Please contact admin@stphilipsschool.org.uk for an application pack

St Philip’s School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • Payroll: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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