Payroll Officer

Description

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).

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Essential Experience:

• 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.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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