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 £29,000pa FTE.

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after 4 years.

• Birthday Day Off.

• One concessionary day during the Christmas period.

• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.

• Life assurance cover.

• Hybrid working.

Why CSG? 

CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact.

As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.

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.

As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.