Payroll & Systems Officer
Ref: SCH-FM-0160Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 47.800 Pay Grade: SC6 20 - 22The Role
Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust (FMAT) is an Educational Charity committed to enriching the lives and transforming the futures for children. Our Trust is a family of four academies. Being part of a family of academies is of great benefit to our pupils, community and staff. Our vision is that every child, regardless of their background, within the Trust will attend an Academy that offers an outstanding quality of education.
The Payroll & Systems Officer will provide proactive, hands-on operational support to the Payroll & Systems Manager and wider Finance team. We will be implementing a change of payroll system by April 2024 so experience in onboarding new system would be advantageous. A minimum of 2 years payroll experience is required for this role.
This role is Term Time Only + Two Weeks.
Working Hours - Monday - Thursday 8.00-16.00 Friday 8.00-15.30.
The ideal candidate will provide a proactive, forward-thinking, competent and consistent payroll service across the Trust and contribute to the overall success of the Finance department.
Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974
Benefits
| Other | |
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| Cycle to Work | |
| Employee Assistance Programme | |
| Green Car Scheme | |
| Perkbox discount platform | Discounts on a variety of online and high street stores, supermarkets and more |
| Perkbox Wellness hub | A variety of wellness content to proactively support your health and wellbeing |
| Salary sacrifice in relation to Technology | |
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent |
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| Degree in a relevant subject |
Desirable
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Skills
| Personal Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team |
Essential
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| Proactive and positive outlook |
Essential
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| Promotes a culture of Safeguarding |
Essential
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| Experience | |
| Experience of Working with financial procedures and controls |
Essential
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Ability to use software, spreadsheets, databases and other packages effectively |
Essential
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| CPD / Training | |
| Be enthusiastic and willing to undertake CPD in order to fulfil the role |
Desirable
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Safeguarding Information
Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.
Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Fairfax MAT
Fairfax Multi Academy Trust
Fairfax Road
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
B75 7JT
Shauni Lee
s.lee@fmat.co.uk