Arbor Education

Payroll Officer (SAMpeople)

United Kingdom · Remote (restrictions not stated) · Full-time

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EmployerArbor Education
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleRemote (restrictions not stated)
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted25 Sep 2026

Salary: £29,000 per year

Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Remote, UK

About Us

We provides impactful products and services to help schools and over 100 MATs manage their people effectively. Our vision is to create better futures for children through innovative people solutions. We pride ourselves on being unconventional, result-driven, and heart-led.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Officer to join our team. You will be integral to our mission of removing the administrative burden of payroll and pension management from our customers, who are primarily within the education sector.

Your day-to-day will involve:

Managing a portfolio of customers' monthly payroll operations from start to finish.
Ensuring all staff are paid correctly and within specified deadlines.
Updating the payroll system with current pay scales, pension rates, NI rates, and tax thresholds.
Calculating pay adjustments, including holiday pay for leavers and statutory payments (maternity, paternity, etc.).
Ensuring accurate payments and reporting to external stakeholders, including HMRC.
Maintaining strict compliance with GDPR and ISO27001 data protection standards.

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Requirements

About You

The ideal candidate is a team player who is polite, empathetic, and committed to world-class customer service. We are looking for someone who:

Educated to degree level and/or holds a relevant payroll qualification.
Has previous experience in payroll processing (education sector experience is a bonus).
Possesses a solid understanding of HMRC requirements, including Tax, NI, and statutory deductions.
Has experience with Auto Enrolment pension schemes.
Is proficient in Google Suite, and can analyse and interpret data.
Shows proactivity in utilising AI to enhance their job
Displays high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task under pressure.
Desirable: Knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).

Benefits

We offer a supportive environment where wellbeing and professional growth are prioritised. Benefits include:

Leave: 24 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off.
Health: BUPA Healthcare Cashback Plan and free flu vaccines.
Perks: Free on-site parking, free barista coffee, fresh fruit, and weekly snacks.
Flexibility: Hybrid working options and time off for special events (nativities, graduations, etc.).
Development: A clear career pathway from the moment you join.

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