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We are looking for an experienced individual to join our Payroll Team who will not only ‘hit the ground running’ but will complement our small team of experienced and specialist payroll staff.

If you have experience of working within a payroll environment and are a great team player with a collaborative approach, this job is for you. 

We provide a payroll service to over 10,000 people which includes employees; pensioners; councillors; contractors (IR35), and a small number of external payrolls for a number of third-party organisations.

Our team is looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, able to work in an environment of change and comfortable with switching focus depending on workload demands.

Experience of supervising a team and monitoring and improving team performances.

Be proactive, up for a challenge and willing to go the extra mile to ensure the delivery of tasks and payroll deadlines are met. 

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills used to deliver proposals and solutions to meet needs of the service.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver competing priorities whilst keeping team and managers informed.

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience working in a payroll setting is essential
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing and be conscientious in your own work with an emphasis on quality and high standards
• Have an “eye for detail” when checking and reviewing documentation and processing and reconciling payrolls
• Knowledge and understanding of under/overpayment calculations and statutory payments and deductions
• An advanced knowledge of PAYE legislation and HMRC requirements, ability to interpret that knowledge and advise to a range of audiences
• Experience in delivering quality, proactive and customer-focused services
• Ability to plan and develop in line with business needs and service plans and vision and proactively manage expectations
• Have IT skills in a range of Microsoft packages and desirable experience of working with MHR iTrent

Why Wakefield Council?

• We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career

• We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week
• Support and access to high-quality training offer to help progress your career to the next level
• We are committed to supporting the well-being of our staff and we recognise that a resilient Team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace
• Access to a range of employee support products
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
• Hybrid working

Appointment to the grade will be dependent on qualifications and experience, demonstrated through application and interview process and proof of qualifications.

** We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received.  It is advisable to apply early to avoid disappointment as applications will be assessed on a regular basis **

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Mandy Spencer.

Tel: 01924 304560

E-mail: mspencer@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.