Graduate Payroll & Pensions Trainee

Join our dynamic team as a Graduate Payroll & Pensions Trainee! You will assist the Group Payroll Manager and Group Finance Director in delivering high-quality payroll support and administering various pension schemes. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment.,

• Assist in providing comprehensive payroll and pension services.
• Enhance payroll functions to meet future business needs.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Monitor and review time and expenses claims.
• Process starters, leavers, and salary amendments.
• Calculate and process statutory payments.
• Manage pension data deductions and assessments.
• Respond to payroll queries and maintain accurate records.
  
  Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, or similar (minimum 2.1).
• Good knowledge of IT systems, including MS Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Methodical, detail-oriented, and well-organized, As a Disability Confident - Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.
  
  London South East Academies Trust
London South East Academies Trust currently comprises 13 schools, providing high quality education for 5-19-year olds across the boroughs of Bromley and Bexley. Our schools, all rated Good by Ofsted, include a mainstream primary alongside special and alternative provision. Formerly known as Bromley Educational Trust, our expanding multi academy trust was renamed in 2016, reflecting our aim to develop excellent education across the wider region.

Benefits The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2 additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.