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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Oxford
  • Working Pattern

    Part-time,
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Accountancy Firms
  • Pay

    £34,000 - £40000
  • Closing date

    21 Aug 2025

New Part-Time Payroll - Finance Assistant Vacancy!

Are you on the lookout for a new role? I've got an opportunity that could be of interest to you.

Location: Central Oxford
Salary: 35k - 40k FTE
Part-time 28 hours per week

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee end-to-end monthly payroll processing, including statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.) and RTI submissions
  • Collaborate with HR to process staffing changes and maintain accurate records
  • Administer pension schemes (OSPS, USS, NEST), salary sacrifice programmes, and travel/loan schemes
  • Prepare reports for HMRC, including year-end submissions
  • Reconcile payroll control accounts, bank accounts, and donation income
  • Maintain financial systems, including Opera; support ledger processes and cashbook coding
  • Liaise with internal departments and external software providers to troubleshoot and improve payroll functionality
  • Assist in budget preparation, annual salary adjustments, and year-end accounting procedures
Essential:
  • Prior experience in payroll and finance operations
  • AAT-qualified or equivalent (part-qualified acceptable)
  • Strong Excel and IT skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail; ability to work under pressure
  • Effective communicator and team player
Desirable:
  • Familiarity with Opera finance system
  • Experience within an academic or educational institution
Benefits Package
  • 38 days' paid leave (inclusive of public holidays, pro rata)
  • Contributory pension scheme (USS)
  • Free meals on duty when facilities are open
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Group-discounted medical and dental cover
  • Travel support schemes including season ticket loans and Cycle to Work
  • Optical care contributions
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