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We have a vacancy in our Payroll Team and are looking for an enthusiastic individual with previous payroll knowledge and experience to complement our team.  If you think this is you, we want to hear from you!

If you also believe you have the necessary transferable skills, are looking for a change in career, a hard worker and willing to learn and develop into a payroll professional we also want to hear from 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 an individual who is hard working, diligent, has an eye for detail, and enthusiastic.

Who is able to work in an environment of change and comfortable with switching focus depending on workload demands. 

Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver competing priorities.

Experience of working flexibly according to needs of the service.

Experience of working with customers to deliver pragmatic solutions to complex issues and problems.

Essential requirements 

• Previous experience working in a payroll setting or a busy environment used to strict deadlines
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of internal and external clients
• Have an “eye for detail” when inputting and checking documentation
• Knowledge and understanding of under/overpayment calculations and statutory payments and deductions
• Significant 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 work independently and collaboratively to deliver priorities within tight deadlines
• 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)
• 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

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.

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: Grade 5 - Grade 6, Career grade, 37 hours, Permanent

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Communications

Job Role: Co-ordinator