Our busy and expanding client is looking to recruit a Payroll Officer on a 3 month initial contract basis.
Your role will involve the following:
- The job is a varied post and works to tight deadlines.
- A customer focussed role.
- They will need to be knowledgeable around relevant payroll legislation.
- Have a continuous improvement mindset as the role sits under the Head of Strategic Finance (Improvements, Systems and Transactions).
- They will be comfortable fielding queries from stakeholders in the business at every level.
- A good communicator, able to explain payroll technical information in plain English.
- Technical knowledge around off systems pay calculations, experience of payroll reconciliation activities. Demonstrating an organised approach to their work for instance prioritising work load, collaborating with other team members and escalating as appropriate any governance or compliance issues.
Ideally past experience in a Finance, Accounts, Payroll or HR Payroll based role
Excellent MS Office including Excel and IT based skills
Excellent customer service skills
Team Player
Able to work to deadlines
Proactive
We are not looking for sector specific individuals but an appreciation of public sector size and practice will be helpful
If this role is of interest please apply today for immediate consideration.
Pay Rate:
31.25 per hour via Umbrella Company
24.35 per hour agency PAYE plus accrued holiday pay