Payroll Officer

Job Details

Middlesex is about transformational journeys, empowering our students with the tools, attributes and opportunities to turn their potential into success. Our distinctive student experience is defined by innovative teaching and learning, engaging and vibrant campuses with the richness of our diversity.

Following some changes in our Payroll Team, we are looking for an enthusiastic Payroll Officer to work within the Payroll Team at MU Services Ltd. You will be reporting to the Payroll Manager and be involved in a wide range of activities within the Payroll Team, including but not limited to, processing starters, leavers, ad hoc payments, calculating statutory deductions, benefits and answering employees' queries.

In your new role, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient systems and processes are maintained for the timely and accurate calculation and payment of employee salary and ensure payroll payments are made in accordance with the University terms and conditions of employment, internal controls and all statutory taxation regulations.

You are expected to have a good understanding of payroll calculations and their elements, including National Insurance Contributions, PAYE and pensions in relation to payroll queries.

This is a fast-paced environment, where you will need a solution-oriented mindset, a keen eye for details and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, members of staff and third parties.

For further information about the role please contact Paola Argiroffi Woolf, Payroll Manager, via email on

We particularly welcome applications from women, gender non-conforming individuals, and from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates who are underrepresented in this area. All recruitment decisions will be based on merit.

We value diversity and strive to create a fairer, more equitable work environment for our staff and students.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff diversity networks, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

Middlesex is home to a diverse community of professionals. We are a bronze award holder of the Athena Swan Charter, a member of the Race Equality Charter, a Stonewall Top 100 employer and Gold award holder in 2023, and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to improving employment opportunities for underrepresented groups.