Payroll Advisor

Job Overview

We are seeking a Payroll Advisor to join us at Kent College, Canterbury.

The Payroll Advisor will be responsible for the provision of expert payroll services including the submission of all monthly and end‑of‑year statutory returns to HMRC and our various pension schemes.

The successful candidate must hold a minimum of a Level 3 CIPP qualification, and have experience with payroll systems and of managing multiple pension schemes. Experience of working in an independent school setting is desirable, but not essential.

We offer a range of benefits at KC, including: private healthcare with Benenden Health, retail and gym membership discounts, free lunch during term time, salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and home and tech scheme, among many others.

The position is 32 hours per week across 5 days, Monday to Friday, full year.

Provide expert payroll services, submit monthly and end‑of‑year statutory returns to HMRC and various pension schemes, manage multiple pension schemes, and maintain payroll records.

Minimum Level 3 CIPP qualification, experience with payroll systems, experience managing multiple pension schemes.

Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process.

Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.