Payroll Officer

Permanent
part-time
job
recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference PR/FIN_1776157019

Closing date May 14, 2026

Location Wakefield, United Kingdom

Type
Part-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Payroll and Pensions Officer - Working via Veritas Education

Veritas Education is recruiting an experienced Payroll and Pensions Officer to support a respected multi-academy trust in West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your specialist payroll and pensions expertise while benefiting from Veritas' ongoing support, flexibility and competitive pay.

The Role

As Payroll and Pensions Officer, you will play a key role in delivering an accurate, compliant and efficient payroll and pensions service across the Trust. You'll act as the central liaison with outsourced providers, ensure financial controls are upheld, manage monthly reconciliations, maintain payroll records, oversee auto‑enrolment, and provide specialist guidance on Teachers' Pensions and Local Government Pension Scheme requirements. You'll also support year‑end processes, audits, statutory notifications, and assist school administrative teams with technical queries.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone with:

• A DBS which is on the update service
• Significant payroll and pensions experience, ideally within education but not essential
• Strong knowledge of LGPS, TPS and Auto Enrolment legislation
• Experience working with integrated HR/payroll systems
• Excellent attention to detail, problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage strict deadlines
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and high levels of accuracy

Why Work via Veritas Education?

• Competitive rates and weekly pay
• A dedicated consultant who supports you throughout
• Access to a wide range of roles and long‑term opportunities
• Smooth registration process and ongoing professional development
• Trusted by schools and MATs across the region

If you're an experienced payroll and pensions professional looking for your next challenge in the education sector, we'd like to hear from you.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'