At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll processes and ensure accurate financial records for a local authority.
- Company: Join a supportive local authority team in the West Midlands.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working hours, and valuable experience in finance.
- Other info: Temporary role with potential for career growth in finance.
- Why this job: Make a difference by ensuring timely and accurate payroll for the community.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll processing and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 19 £ per hour.
Location: West Midlands
Contract: Temporary (3 months initial)
Salary: £19.23 umbrella / £17.47 PAYE Inclusive / £15.59 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the West Midlands for a Payroll and Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will manage payroll processes and ensure accurate financial records, maintaining compliance with regulations and providing essential financial support.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage payroll balancing and reconciliation processes, investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Process and validate payroll transactions, including BACS payments, statutory deductions, manual salary payments and third-party deductions.
- Maintain accurate financial and payroll records, supporting audits, year-end processes, budgetary control, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Provide advice and support to internal and external stakeholders on payroll, pensions, statutory requirements and financial processes, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidate Criteria
- Previous experience of payroll processing, including payroll balancing, reconciliation and investigating discrepancies.
- Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex, time-critical workloads and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel and IT skills, with experience using payroll and financial systems; experience of ResourceLink and/or Unit4 Business World would be advantageous.
- Knowledge or experience of payroll and pensions administration, statutory requirements and financial controls.
Payroll and Finance Officer employer: Service Care Solutions Ltd
As a Tribunal & Mediation Officer with our local authority, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, allowing you to balance remote work with occasional office attendance in the vibrant South East, while our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and collaboration with various stakeholders. Join us to contribute to vital casework and dispute resolution, all while enjoying competitive remuneration and the opportunity to enhance your expertise in SEND legislation.
Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
