We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Lincoln to assist with the appointment of a Payroll Officer, on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.02 - £15.93 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Process Payroll data including but not limited to variable deductions and payments, new starters, changes and leavers, Salary Sacrifice Schemes, mileage and overtime claims to meet monthly deadlines and issue monthly payslips.
• Process Payroll data according to statutory requirements to meet monthly/yearly deadlines.
• Ensure that accurate staff records are maintained, and the payroll system is updated to reflect changes in personal data that affect pay calculations, for example, sickness and maternity leave and annual increments.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare written communications to the customer and other agencies to obtain information and in response to enquiries.
• Ensure that the data held is sufficient and in a format that meets the legislative requirements for reporting and annual returns for HMRC, National Insurance and the LGPS

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years experience of working in a Payroll Team
• Detailed understanding of payroll and pensions legislation, statutory payments and deductions
• Detailed understanding of payroll processes.
• Knowledge of local government and teachers pay and conditions
• Experienced administrator with an ability to interpret and implement payroll legislation. 
• Demonstrable experience of working as an effective and positive contributor to a team
• Demonstrable experience of dealing with a variety of customers
• Experience of using Microsoft Windows and Office software
• Demonstrable experience of working to tight deadlines within a performance driven office

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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