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Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.
City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% at postgraduate level), from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.
In the last decade City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.
Background
This position is part of the specialist Payroll and Pensions Team which falls within the Finance Directorate of the University. The team collectively provide the knowledge, experience and administrative input required to ensure staff are paid on time, accurately and in accordance with the University's terms and conditions. This is all done while maintaining a high level of customer service and enhancing key stakeholder relationships.
Responsibilities
The role is a key component that enables the in-house payroll and pension function to succeed. Duties will mainly cover pre and post payroll activities for example maintaining the teams inbox which is the main source of our customer queries. New employee starter actions, producing and distributing P45’s, and Payslips. In addition you will assist in reconciling payroll control accounts within the general ledger of the accounting system.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have a flexible hands-on approach to the work required within the team. You will bring to the role not only previous working experience but also the ability to prioritise work, take responsibility and meet strict deadlines. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, be a team player and committed to maintaining a high level of customer service.
Additional Information
City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Where hybrid working can be accommodated, specific arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate before their start date. Regardless of where colleagues are working, City, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.
City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.
City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
