Adur & Worthing Councils
Payroll Officer
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Post title
Payroll Officer
Post No
44332
Salary
From £31,537.00 to £36,363.00
Scale / Band
Grade 5
Hours
37
Place of work
Town Hall, Worthing/Hybrid working
Closing date
29th July 2026
Interviews
To be confirmed
About The Role
Join our small, friendly Payroll Team based at Worthing Town Hall! You will process monthly payrolls by gathering and verifying information in a timely and accurate manner, in strict accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures.
About You
We are looking for an organised team player with a high level of numeracy and great attention to detail. To hit the ground running, you should have proven experience in payroll processing and a solid, working knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, and other statutory deductions.
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(Additional duties of the post are outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification)
Why Join Us?
Staff Are Our Most Important Asset, And We Therefore Have a Benefit Package Which Reflects Our Continuing Commitment To Our Employees. This Includes
- Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 25 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
- Local Government Pension
- Training & development
- Occupational Health
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Flexible working options
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sian Holmes, Payroll Manager on 01273 263431
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We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.
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