Payroll Officer

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to develop your career within local government, supporting accurate payroll delivery, pensions administration and financial compliance in a fast-paced environment?

MCS Group are delighted to be supporting a local government organisation in their search for a Payroll Officer to support end-to-end payroll operations and ensure the timely and accurate processing of employee payments and statutory obligations.

The role:

• Managed end-to-end payroll processing and ensured timely, accurate payments.
• Processed payroll changes, deductions, pensions and statutory payments.
• Maintained accurate payroll and employee records in line with regulations.
• Investigated and resolved payroll discrepancies, queries and urgent payments.
• Prepared payroll reports, statutory returns and financial ledger transfers.
• Supported payroll systems, procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensured confidentiality, compliance and operational support during management absence.

The Person:

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• Qualified in business studies or equivalent, with relevant payroll administration experience.
• Experienced in processing payroll within a computerised payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of taxation, national insurance and pension administration.

What's in it for you?:

• Annual salary equivalent £36-37k
• Hybrid working option
• Generous annual leave allowance
• The opportunity to support to an organisation operating at the forefront of public sector

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at m.hamilton@mcsgroup.jobs.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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