Assistant Pay & Reporting Officer in Devon

Pay and Reporting Assistant Officer Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non‑metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, invites applications for a permanent, full‑time (37 hours per week) Pay and Reporting Assistant Officer based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £29,540, rising annually to £32,061 (gross) pro rata per annum. Key Responsibilities Maintain and update spreadsheets, databases and payroll systems in accordance with the Data Protection Act, including input and processing of pay and personnel data. Extract and process operational activity and availability claims from Gartan systems for every payment run. Facilitate the reconciliation of absence data between Gartan and iTrent, minimising overpayment situations for on‑call colleagues. Handle payment errors: identify causes, liaise with stakeholders, oversee salary advance administration, recover and reconcile errors, produce correspondence to affected individuals, and manage escalation of casework. Support payroll system table maintenance and testing of planned upgrades or developments under guidance from system administration and payroll lead roles. Produce reports relating to HR database content and payroll output, presenting data accurately in user‑friendly formats using look‑ups, pivots, slicers and graphs. Provide data for additional reporting requirements on an ad‑hoc basis (e.g., Subject Access Requests, FOIs, organisational data returns such as ONS and HMI). Ensure the payroll system reflects employment variations, including new joiners, leavers, position and grade changes, and personal particulars updates. Record and implement deductions, subscriptions, recoveries and other third‑party payments accurately and timely in collaboration with the payroll provider. What We Offer Flexible working arrangements to promote work‑life balance. A generous pension scheme. Ample annual leave. Family leave policies. Access to physiotherapy services. Opportunities for professional development and progression. Free gym access and personalised fitness coaching. Support for eye care and wellness programmes. Exclusive Blue Light Membership discounts. Affordable healthcare options through Benenden Health. Engaging sports and social groups for community building. Confidential counselling services and mental health support. Access to the Firefighters Charity for additional support. Cycle‑to‑work scheme. Essential Criteria Proven ability to input and extract data efficiently and accurately. Demonstrable ability to identify and solve problems involving numerical information. Knowledge and understanding of People/Database systems. Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a busy team. Good planning, organisational and time‑management skills. Proven ability to use MS Excel at an advanced level. Closing date: 23:59 hrs Monday 20 May 2026. The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr