Finance Officer, Payroll

Finance Officer - Payroll

Full-time, permanent post, 36 hours per week.
Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 5pm & Friday 8.45am – 3.30pm
Newtownards Campus

ABOUT US

Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high-quality, industry-relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success.

If you’re interested in being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that helps benefit society and creates transformational opportunities for learners, SERC may have a role for you.

The College offers a wide range of employee benefits, rewards and recognitions:

• 24 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 6 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service)
• Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas.
• NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%.
• Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme.
• Annual free health checks onsite.
• Access to College gym facilities free of charge along with reduced rate membership with a range of gyms.
• Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Teachers Credit Union.
• Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite.
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy.

We currently have a vacancy for a Finance Officer - Payroll.

JOB PURPOSE

The Payroll Officer will provide professional support to the Payroll Manager in processing payroll operations for the College. The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of the payroll systems for payment of staff salaries relating to corporate and lecturing payroll. The post holder will be responsible for processing travel and subsistence claims. In absence of the finance assistant, the post holder will be responsible for the processing of the PTL payroll template.

The post holder is a member of the Finance team and will work across the whole Finance department when circumstances require.

ESSENTIAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Hold a minimum of a Level 4 qualification.

Demonstrate a minimum of two years’ experience of payroll processing* to strict month deadlines, including managing all aspects of payroll including statutory deductions, benefits and year-end operations. 

Demonstrate a minimum of two years’ experience of payroll liaison/communication with both internal and external stakeholders. 

​​​​​​​ *Defined as processing payroll for 250+ employees.
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* Please be advised that Essential Criteria 4-6 will be assessed at interview only.
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For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached job description.