Payroll Clerk

Our well established public sector client are currently looking for a payroll clerk to join their organisation. This role is being advertised on a fixed term basis, where both Full time and Part time are being considered. The main purpose of the role is to support the Senior Payroll Clerk to ensure the effective day to day operation of the payrolls to ensure that individuals are paid correctly and on time. To provide advice on regulations,staff terms and conditions and HMRC PAYE tax rules & to support the Senior Payroll Clerk. Duties Directly input changes within deadlines to standing data in the payroll system on receipt of appropriately authorised notification of a change, for example starters, leavers payroll variations and HMRC tax code notifications. Directly validate and input variable data within deadlines from another source for example through self service or third party software, for example overtime, expenses, allowances and mileage. Ensure that less frequent tasks are completed accurately and on time, for example annual increases arising from increments, pay awards, payment of compensatory grant. Operate a series on internal controls, both pre and post data entry, to ensure the payroll is accurate and complete this will include periodic checks of standing data. Carryout routine and non-routine manual pay calculations and adjustments to payroll calculations, which are outside the functionality of the payroll systems. Action, on the payroll system, official notifications from other organisations for example the HMRC, LGPS Administrator or a body to which a third party deduction is paid. Retrieve management information from the payroll system for use by individuals, in response to queries and to undertake force decision making. Proactively identify and suggest changes to systems and procedures with a view to improving the payroll service and performance. Assist with the implementation of new regulations, terms and conditions and changes to HMRC rules and explain these to staff. Work collaboratively with colleagues in HR to engender a shared understanding of payroll requirements and ensure police officers and police staff receive a seamless service and are paid accurately and on time. To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required. Experience/Skills: GCSE Maths and English. NVQ level 3 or studying for AAT. How to perform pay basic calculations. Understanding of the functionality available from a payroll system. Significant experience of working in a payroll office providing customer focused service. Receiving and replying to customers queries. Undertaking non-routine payroll investigations into individuals pay. Working with high workloads and to tight deadlines. Using Microsoft office products, Excel, Word and Outlook. Ability to perform manual payroll calculations. Numerate, highly accurate and pays attention to detail. Good communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written, ability to explain payroll to the non-expert. Effective team player able to work with and influence colleagues in other professions. Competent in the use of Microsoft Products Excel, Word and Outlook. Flexible and able to adapt to change and identify improvements to systems. Candidates will be required as part of the clients recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.