Welcome to Juniper Education, where our mission is to champion educators, empowering them to shape future generations. We're more than just a support system; we're the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education management systems and services, we address a spectrum of needs, ensuring excellence in education. In the education and tech industry, your work directly influences the lives of students and educators. Whether you're developing cutting-edge educational technology, supporting school leadership teams directly or designing solutions to enhance the learning experience, you could make a lasting and positive impact on the future.
Our mission statement says it all: We look after you, so that you can look after our children.
Dedicated to our core values, we are committed to:
Empowerment: Equipping everyone with the tools, intelligence, connections, and freedom to make informed decisions, recognised and respected by all.
Purpose: Supporting everyone to reach their highest potential, thereby enabling all children to achieve theirs.
Passion: Because we love what you do, you’re at the heart of everything we do.
Innovation: Delivering meaningful solutions with expertise and creative thinking to influence the ever-changing world of education.
Collaboration: The cornerstone of our success as it enables us to collectively harness diverse perspectives and strengths, ensuring that together, we achieve more than we could ever do alone. Every voice counts!
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team and support the efficient delivery of our payroll bureau services for a portfolio of education clients. In this role, you will ensure staff are paid accurately and on time, monthly reporting is delivered, and all statutory and year-end payroll returns are completed in line with HMRC requirements.
You will play a key role in supporting payroll administrators, managing client relationships, and helping to continuously improve payroll processes across our bureau.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in delivering accurate and timely payroll services for education clients
Process payroll documentation, maintain payroll records, and prepare payment files for BACS
Produce pre-payroll, month-end, year-to-date reports, and payslips securely for clients
Act as first-line support for payroll bureau administrators, resolving complex payroll queries
Serve as a point of contact for client account management, liaising with school bursars and business managers
Ensure pensions administration (auto-enrolment, re-enrolment, opt-in/out) is processed accurately
Maintain and update payroll software and client databases, ensuring enhancements are implemented timely
Ensure all RTI submissions and year-end returns are completed in line with HMRC guidelines
Identify and implement process improvements in consultation with the Payroll Manager
Provide guidance and training to payroll administrators as required
Liaise with external agencies such as HMRC, unions, and other third parties
Participate in projects and professional development opportunities to maintain up-to-date payroll knowledge
About You
Minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience with a strong understanding of PAYE, NIC, and statutory payments
Full payroll lifecycle experience
Strong customer focus with excellent communication skills
Team player, approachable, and proactive
CIPP qualification desirable
Experience in education payroll desirable
Advanced Excel skills
Interview process
1st Stage Interview
2nd Stage Interview
We are committed to a fair and comfortable recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable adjustments during your application or interview process, please reach out to a member of the team at
[email protected]
Juniper Education Benefits
Day 1 right to company sick pay
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Opportunity to purchase additional leave
Entitlement to carry over leave to next entitlement year
Day 1 access to 24/7 GP & prescription services
Day 1 access to rewards platform
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity & adoption pay
Day 1 access to employee assistance platform
Funded development/Qualification opportunities
Voluntary health care cash plan
Voluntary private medical insurance
Plus more!
Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Applications to be submitted by midnight 10th June 2026