Payroll Officer
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Inverness, is currently looking to recruit a Payroll Officer for a contract until 21st November 2025 on a rate of £19.45/hour (PAYE). Remote work may be considered for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
– To assist plan, supervise and co -ordinate the operational activities of the Payroll function.
– Communicate effectively with staff within the payroll section to ensure co-ordination of activities.
– To provide information, advice, guidance and training to staff at all levels in respect of systems, processes and procedures associated with payroll.
– Production, reconciliation and submission of RTI reports.
– Reconciliation of Pension returns.
– Assist in co-ordinating end of year reconciliation with the financial ledger.
– Continually reviewing business processes to result in increased efficiency and effectiveness.
– Assist in development and implementation of test plans for payroll system required as a result of legislative/system changes.
– Provide written and verbal reports to Payroll and Pensions Manager as required.
– Ensuring compliance with Financial Regulation.
– The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the post.
– Duties and responsibilities will vary from time to time.
Essential Skills:
– CIPFA Certificate in LG Payroll Administration or equivalent or significant experience of Payroll Administration gained.
– Experience of modern payroll system development.
– Strong organisational skills.
– Ability to lead, motivate and accept significant levels of responsibility.
– Self-motivated.
– Good understanding of information systems and technology.
– Understanding of current legislation and guidance relating to payroll.
– Ability to interpret legislative changes.
– Excellent communication skills.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
– To assist plan, supervise and co -ordinate the operational activities of the Payroll function.
– Communicate effectively with staff within the payroll section to ensure co-ordination of activities.
– To provide information, advice, guidance and training to staff at all levels in respect of systems, processes and procedures associated with payroll.
– Production, reconciliation and submission of RTI reports.
– Reconciliation of Pension returns.
– Assist in co-ordinating end of year reconciliation with the financial ledger.
– Continually reviewing business processes to result in increased efficiency and effectiveness.
– Assist in development and implementation of test plans for payroll system required as a result of legislative/system changes.
– Provide written and verbal reports to Payroll and Pensions Manager as required.
– Ensuring compliance with Financial Regulation.
– The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the post.
– Duties and responsibilities will vary from time to time.
Essential Skills:
– CIPFA Certificate in LG Payroll Administration or equivalent or significant experience of Payroll Administration gained.
– Experience of modern payroll system development.
– Strong organisational skills.
– Ability to lead, motivate and accept significant levels of responsibility.
– Self-motivated.
– Good understanding of information systems and technology.
– Understanding of current legislation and guidance relating to payroll.
– Ability to interpret legislative changes.
– Excellent communication skills.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
