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The Payroll Officer is a crucial role within a local authority, tasked with delivering a comprehensive, accurate, and customer-focused payroll service. This position ensures that employees are paid correctly and on time, adhering to statutory legislation, Council policies, and contractual obligations. As part of a dynamic payroll team, the Payroll Officer will manage payroll processes for a diverse workforce, provide expert payroll advice, resolve complex queries, and contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll services. A strong understanding of payroll legislation, pensions administration, and customer service excellence is essential to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.
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Administer payroll processes accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with legislation, employment contracts, and Council policies.
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Process payroll transactions, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, deductions, allowances, overtime, and manual payments.
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Apply PAYE, National Insurance, pension, and statutory payments legislation correctly within payroll processing.
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Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, Real Time Information (RTI) regulations, and associated payroll legislation.
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Process documentation and submissions to HMRC, pension providers, and other statutory bodies.
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Ensure the accurate production and distribution of payroll documents, including payslips, P45s, P60s, and related correspondence.
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Experience working in a payroll administration or payroll officer role within a customer-focused organisation.
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Experience processing payroll accurately within a high-volume payroll environment.
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Experience applying PAYE, income tax, National Insurance, pension regulations, and statutory payments legislation.
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Professional payroll qualification (e.g., CIPP qualification) or equivalent relevant experience.
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Significant experience working within a payroll environment.
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Working hours: 35 hours per week.
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Location: Lambeth Town Hall, 2 Brixton Hill, Brixton, Lambeth, SW2 1RW, United Kingdom.
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Work pattern: 2-3 days in office, bi-weekly schedule.
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Application deadline: 6th July 2026. Apply ASAP.
The Payroll Officer is responsible for supporting the delivery of a comprehensive, accurate, and customer-focused payroll service, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time in accordance with statutory legislation, Council policies, and contractual obligations.
