Payroll Control Team Assistant

Location: Hybrid/Kings Hill, Kent Salary/package: £25,000 to £29,000 FTE Contract type: Up to 12-month contract Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week This is an up to 12-month contract opportunity to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to join HRConnect as a Control Team Assistant and grow your payroll experience within a role where your attention to detail directly supports a seamless, compliant payroll service for a wide and diverse workforce. Who we are HR Connect, part of the Commercial Services Group (CSG) provide a full range of HR and payroll services to schools, academies and public sector organisations, combining professionalism, efficiency and a people-first approach. Why this role matters The Control Team Assistant will play a key role in accurately processing and reconciling multiple payrolls, each month, to ensure full compliance with statutory and organisational requirements. The role supports timely and correct employee payments while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Contributing to data reporting, system testing and continuous improvement of payroll controls and procedures, and helping sustain a high-quality, reliable payroll service. What you’ll be doing Process monthly payrolls using Oracle/iTrent, ensuring accurate calculations and timely employee payments. Undertake the checking, balancing, interfacing and distribution of payroll reports in line with published schedules. Submit statutory returns for PAYE, National Insurance and pensions, ensuring all deadlines are met. Collate and reconcile data for monthly and year-end submissions to HMRC and pension administrators. Support correct processing of deductions such as court orders, unions and other authorised payments. Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers, providing advice and solutions. Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system updates and upgrades. Contribute to KPI reporting, process reviews and documentation of control procedures. What we’re looking for A minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience within a large organisation using several platforms. In-depth knowledge of Income Tax, National Insurance and statutory payments and deductions. Including court orders and student loans. Use of Oracle Fusion and/or knowledge of running payrolls using iTrent. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. The ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. What you’ll get in return Salary of £25,000 to £29,000 pro rata. 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off. Life assurance cover (4x salary). Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution. Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme. Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme. Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress. Why CSG? Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions. We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies. CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact. Inclusion & Accessibility We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.