Payroll Officer

ST ALOYSIUS’ COLLEGE: THE SCHOOL

St Aloysius’ College is unique. As Scotland’s only Jesuit school, we occupy a unique position at the very heart of the city of Glasgow. Our campus, located adjacent to the Glasgow School of Art and close to the Royal Conservatoire, places the College firmly within the cultural and intellectual life of the city. The College’s iconic green blazer is a familiar and enduring presence, synonymous with both the school and the city itself.

We are proud to be one of the most socially diverse independent schools in Glasgow, educating young people from ages 3 to 18 across Junior and Senior Schools. The College has a proud tradition of academic excellence, with results that consistently place us among the highest performing schools in Scotland. Demand for places remains strong, particularly at key entry points.

Our Campus reflects both our heritage and our ambition. It includes the historic, listed Hanson Building (1859), the award winning Clavius Science Centre and an £8 million sports complex at the very heart of our site.

PAYROLL & FINANCE OFFICER

The Payroll & Finance Officer will be responsible for the accurate and timely administration of the College’s monthly payroll, ensuring compliance with all relevant payroll legislation, HMRC regulations and pension requirements. The postholder will play a key role in an exciting payroll transformation project, working closely with the Finance Manager and HR Manager to bring the payroll function in-house.

In addition to payroll responsibilities, the postholder will provide support to the wider Finance team, helping to ensure the smooth operation of the Finance Office and maintaining high standards of customer service for staff and external stakeholders.

This is a part-time position (2–4 days per week, flexibility available for the right candidate) and is fully office based at St Aloysius’ College, Garnethill, Glasgow.

Further details can be found in the attached Job Description ( below).

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Apply via our Company website, St Aloysius College on Garnet Hill St, Glasgow. There is a link on the Vacancies page - Payroll Officer role.

CV's on their own are not accepted but can be loaded in to the recruitment portal.

Applications should be received not later than 9am on Monday 17 August 2026.

Applications received after this date will not be considered.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

You should nominate two referees to support your application (please note, referees will be asked to assess you against the person specification attached rather than being generic in nature).

St Aloysius’ College places safeguarding of its pupils as its highest priority. As such, references will be taken up before confirmed appointment and the successful applicant will be subject to appropriate qualification checks and advanced PVG clearance. Appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment questions will form part of the selection process.

Please, no agencies.

If you would like to discuss the post or any other aspect of the College, please contact the Human Resources Department at the school -.

Main Duties

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• Payroll Administration
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• Payroll Compliance and Continuous Improvement
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• Employee and Stakeholder Support
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• Financial Administration Support
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• End to End Payroll Processing
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Essential

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• Practical payroll experience
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• Educated to Higher level or equivalent experience
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• Previous end-to-end payroll processing experience
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• Experience of administering statutory payments and leave
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• Experience of handling confidential employee information
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• Experience of interpreting and applying payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
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• Current knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC regulations and tax requirements
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• Understanding of pension administration and auto-enrolment requirements
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• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
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• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements
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• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
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• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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• Strong organisational and time management skills
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• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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• Strong customer service focus
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• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
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• Ability to identify process improvements and drive efficiencies
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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Desirable

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• CIPP qualification or working towards a payroll qualification
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• AAT qualification or relevant finance qualification
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• Experience of implementing or transitioning payroll systems
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• Experience within an educational, charity, or not-for-profit environment
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• Experience of supporting finance administration activities
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• Knowledge of P11D reporting and benefits administration
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• Understanding of accounting processes and payroll reconciliations
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• Experience supporting system implementation projects
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• Knowledge of finance systems and accounting software
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