Payroll Clerk
- Employer
- The Open University
- Location
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 18 Nov 2019
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- Sector
- Financial Services and Banking
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full-time
Job Details
Our client, The Open University is a public distance learning and Research University, and one of the biggest universities in the UK for undergraduate education. Their innovative and inclusive approach to education has seen 1.89 million people, all over the world, realising their educational ambitions by studying with the University since it opened in 1969.
The staff are committed to putting their students first and to supporting them to realise their potential. Study with the OU is more than just education - it is life changing learning, do you want to be part of this team?
The OU is looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Clerk to join them from 1st December 2019 until 21st February 2020, working full time and paying between £11.99ph - £12.35ph.
Key Responsibilities;
Processing changes to monthly consultancy payroll - such as updating any bank details, pension changes and resolving queries.
Processing advances - here you will calculate gross amounts and estimate for advances, complete control documentation, complete pay requisition to effect net payment to the individual, set up payments using banking software, prepare journal if debt outstanding and raise and issue debtors letters as needed.
Starters/Leavers - you will process Staff Engagement Forms (or equivalent) to add new starters to the consultancy payroll, input tax, NI and Pension elements, ensure new starter tax codes are input and correct and raise and issue forms such as P45 and other leaver documentation.
Statutory and Occupational Payments - with sickness you will resolve all queries related to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), with Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave you will liaise with units and individuals over all cases and check documentation and process any payments as per processes and guidance.
Non-core Payments - you will assist with queries relating to payments and make adjustment to key systems where required and provide a tactful, sensitive and confidential service to members of staff/workers about all things related to their payments.
Staff/Worker Queries - you will provide a tactful, sensitive and confidential service to members of staff/workers about all things related to their payments, complete HMRC and DWP enquiry forms, liaise with the HMRC over employee taxation issues and provide taxation advice to employees as appropriate
Other finance tasks - such as assisting with monthly checking of input, BACS recalls, filing, archiving, student loans documentation, Assist with small payrolls as required and covering expenses processing in cases of absence.
Skills and Experience required:
Ideally SAP Payroll experience.
Good attention to detail with an aptitude for problem solving with accuracy and timeliness
Knowledge and application of IT skills - proficient Excel user, Word, Outlook and the internet.
Some experience of working in an environment where confidentiality and security are paramount.
It is desirable if you have IPP Study.
If this is the ideal role for you, please apply online or call Sophie Holmes or Angela Hoxley on 01908 246715 to discuss further
Company
Manpower are working with The Open University as their strategic partner for all temporary, contingent and permanent requirements across their various locations.
How would you like to help someone change their life?
The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Our research underpins the teaching we deliver to some 200,000 students as the UK's largest university. Nearly three quarters (72%) of Open University research was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Uniquely we operate within the four nations of the UK, with nation offices in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh as well as regional offices in England and our head office in Milton Keynes.
All of our roles play a key part in our students' journey. The Open University helps anyone in the UK better themselves, whatever their age, background or circumstances. Dip into our series of Open Diaries and discover what it's like for our students to take that life-changing step that you could be a part of.
Testimonials
Jo Priddey
I started working with the OU as temporary staff through Manpower during the pandemic. I thought the initial training was fantastic and felt well prepared to start working. When I was offered a permanent position it was great that the OU took my personal needs into consideration so that I am able to complete my degree and work 4 days a week.
Charles White
The recruitment process was smooth from start to finish. As an applicant, it was useful to have the selection process made clear to you from the outset. Communication from Manpower was, and remains, good. Excellent candidate care continues to be provided, they are both responsive and proactive.
Anonymous
So far the Open University has been the best job I have ever had, a very relaxed environment, everyone open to helping one another, no pressure and all trainers prioritise the quality of calls rather than the quantity.
Sarah George
Whilst working at the Open University, the support I have received has been outstanding; from colleagues at advisor level, to the senior management team, there is not a question or query that has not been resolved without a swift and appropriate response.
Thecla Chakunte
Working with the Open University has opened me to a lot. There are a lot of trainings to improve your skills and open you to other possibilities. There is room for growth. A lot of it. And did you know you can study for FREE as permanent staff? Wow! There are other juicy perks too.
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