Service Care Solutions
Payroll and Finance Officer
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Payroll and Finance Officer
Location
West Midlands
Contract
Temporary (3 months initial)
Salary
- £19.23 umbrella
- £17.47 PAYE Inclusive
- £15.59 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date
ASAP
Contact
rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description
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.
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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.
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If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive compensation for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.
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