Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer focuses on responsible for monthly/weekly/councillor payroll processes in areas of specified responsibility in accordance with council's policies and procedures.

What the role involves

• Responsible for monthly/weekly/councillor payroll processes in areas of specified responsibility in accordance with Council's policies and procedures.
• Ensuring the timely delivery of the weekly/monthly payrolls to agreed timescales including the payroll sections annual objectives and work programmes.
• Communicate operational issues to the Senior Payroll Officer to ensure quality of services is maintained.
• A full job description is available upon request.

Skills and requirements

• Five GCSEs (Grades A-C) or equivalent, including a numerical subject and English Language.
• Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples on the application form, two years' experience in a payroll environment within a large multi-disciplinary organi.
• Timely and accurate provision of a payroll and pensions service.
• The use of an accounts software package such as Total or Sage.

Confirmed role details

• Competitive hourly rates with an increase after 12 weeks.
• Opportunity to work within a respected local authority.

Candidate fit

• accuracy, confidentiality, deadline discipline, and careful handling of employee information

Additional role context

• Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.