Overview

This position is part of the specialist Payroll and Pensions Team within the Finance Directorate. The team provides the knowledge, experience and administrative input required to ensure staff are paid on time, accurately and in accordance with the University's terms and conditions, while maintaining a high level of customer service and strengthening key stakeholder relationships.

The role is a key component that enables the in-house payroll and pension function to succeed. Duties will mainly cover pre and post payroll activities, including maintaining the team’s inbox (the main source of customer queries), processing new employee starter actions, producing and distributing P45s and Payslips, and assisting in reconciling payroll control accounts within the general ledger of the accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the team inbox and respond to payroll-related queries
• Complete pre- and post-payroll activities, including new starter processing
• Produce and distribute P45s and Payslips
• Assist in reconciling payroll control accounts within the general ledger

Requirements / Qualifications

• Flexible, hands-on approach to work within the team
• Previous payroll experience and the ability to prioritise work, take responsibility and meet strict deadlines
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Team player with a commitment to maintaining a high level of customer service

About City St George's

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions. It brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution. The combined university is one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, with a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged and at the frontier of practice with a positive impact on the world around us. We are creating a health powerhouse for students, researchers, the NHS and partners, uniting a world-leading specialist health university with expanded resources, facilities and interdisciplinary opportunities. We are one of the UK's largest health educators and one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.

How to apply

To apply, quote the job reference number and job title in your email and send your CV and cover letter to recruitmentcoordinators@city.ac.uk, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Closing date: 14th September at 11:59pm

Interviews: Scheduled to take place on 16th September. The selection process will involve an interview; further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

Salary, benefits and equality

City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

Working arrangements

Where a hybrid working arrangement can be accommodated, it is expected that colleagues will spend the majority (at least 60%) of their usual working time on campus each week. Specific details will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. A hybrid working arrangement will not detract from any comprehensive induction, including relevant on-site activities. Regardless of where colleagues are working, City St George's, University of London premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.