Payroll Officer

ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Inverness, are currently looking to recruit a Payroll Officer for an initial 6 month contract on a rate of £20.13/hour to £22.51/hour PAYE (depending on experience).

• 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 systems 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.

• CIPFA certificate in LG payroll administration or equivalent or signification experience in payroll administration gained in local government.
• Experience of modern payroll system development.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and accept significant levels of responsibility.
• Good understand of information systems and technology.
• Understanding of current legislation and guidance relating to payroll, including apprenticeship levy, salary sacrifice and off payroll working.
• Ability to interpret legislative changes.