Payroll Officer

Job Description

To assist in the provision of systems and payments administration for Payroll

Working within a team structure where workloads rotate according to priorities and responsibilities allocated. 

Requirements

• To monitor and organise the workload.
• Quality Checking
• Pension cessation checking and verification
• Producing Reports
• To provide training to staff
• Statutory Remittances and Monthly Returns
• System Maintenance
• Handle various enquiries, both written and verbal

The Individual

Significant experience within large payroll section.

A high level of IT literacy with competence in Microsoft Word and Excel

Understanding of finance control and administration including implementation of new procedures

Understanding of payroll control procedures.

Effective numerical skills

Finance/Administration HNC qualification

Payroll qualification e.g. IPPM or Payroll Alliance

Able to organise personal workload and that of others to meet set deadlines

Ability to write and interpret procedures

Knowledge of payroll processes and statutory regulations

Knowledge of local authority Conditions of Service

A flexible approach to new working practices and technology and ability to implement new procedures

Ability to switch between tasks easily

To work on own initiative when required to specified deadlines

Analytical and research skills

Able to maintain confidentiality.

Able to work as part of a team and using own initiative.

Very good communicator – verbal and written

Work under pressure to tight deadlines

Under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure Check.

 

Closing Date: 31st August 2026

Starting Salary:£32,742

£17.37 per hour

36.25 hours per week

For further information please contact Linda Duncan - 01343 563007