An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Officer in the public sector, based in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all payroll procedures within the Accounting & Finance Department.
Client Details
Public Sector organisation with a sizeable team stationed in Birmingham. They hold a significant position in the community and are committed to delivering the highest level of service to the public.
Description
The Payroll Officer will;
- Assist in the preparation and processing of the monthly payroll.
- Processing starters/leavers, sickness, overtime, on call, standby and other allowances, changes of pay.
- To process all types of manual payroll calculations, payments and deductions including salary sacrifice schemes and all other schemes
- To have an extensive knowledge of Gross pay, Net pay, PAYE/NIC, tax code changes, student loans and statutory payments e.g. redundancy, SMP,SAP, SPP and SSP etc.
- Overpayments and Underpayments tracking and resolving in line with the policies and procedures.
- Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant, and timely manner.
- Prepare and submit reports to HMRC.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analysing information.
- Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Handle and resolve payroll queries in a timely manner.
Profile
A successful Payroll Officer should have:
- A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Experience in a medium to large payroll environment.
- Previous knowledge of Tax, National Insurance, SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP is mandatory.
- iTrent or similar Payroll system literate and able to learn and improve systems as per business needs
- Proven experience in a payroll position in the public sector.
- Strong knowledge of payroll software and HMRC regulations.
- Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Job Offer
- An annual salary between 26,000 and 29,000
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a dedicated and professional team in the public sector.
- Located in the heart of Birmingham with excellent transport links.
- Fixed term contract with potential for extension.
We encourage all suitable candidates to apply and look forward to receiving your application.