Graduate Payroll Assistant - Education Sector
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £15 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | HA90AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | RJGPayrollAssWel09/0-30266 |
Summary
Graduate Payroll Assistant – Education Sector
Location: Wembley
Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time (flexible hours considered)
Type: Temp to Perm | Immediate Start
A well-regarded school in Wembley is seeking a Graduate Payroll Assistant to join their finance and HR support team on a temp to perm basis, with an immediate start available. Part-time hours can be considered, making this a great opportunity for candidates seeking flexibility.
This role is ideal for a graduate looking to begin a career in payroll, finance or HR, particularly within the education sector. Candidates with prior education experience will be highly regarded.
The Role:
As a Graduate Payroll Assistant, you will support the day-to-day payroll function, working closely with experienced finance and HR professionals. You will gain hands-on experience in payroll processing, compliance and pensions administration within a school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting with the preparation and processing of payroll
• Supporting payroll queries from staff and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate payroll and personnel records
• Assisting with pensions administration (training provided)
• Supporting compliance with payroll deadlines and legislation
• Liaising with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate data
The Ideal Candidate:
• A recent graduate (Finance, Accounting, Business, Mathematics or related degrees are desirable but not essential)
• Previous experience working in a school or education setting is highly desirable
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Organised, reliable and able to handle confidential information
• Keen to develop a long-term career in payroll, finance or HR
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Why Apply?
• Excellent entry point into payroll and education finance
• Flexible full-time or part-time hours available
• Supportive team with on-the-job training
• Opportunity to move into a permanent role
• Valuable experience within the education sector
To apply or discuss , please send your CV to Ryan at KPI Education for immediate consideration.
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