Senior Payroll Officer

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Are you ready to make a real impact in one of Londons most dynamic boroughs Join Lewishams Payroll team and play a pivotal role in ensuring thousands of employees and pensioners are paid accurately and on time. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building strong customer relationships this is your chance to shine.

Whats the role

As Senior Payroll Officer youll be responsible for the accurate and timely payment of Council School and Partner company staff as well as pensioners. Youll manage complex payroll queries ensure compliance with legislation and act as the main contact for your allocated schools. Your expertise will help maintain high service standards and support key projects within the team.

Whats in it for you

Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What were looking for

Were seeking a detail-oriented professional with in-depth knowledge of payroll legislation including Income Tax NI SSP and SMP. Youll need excellent numeracy IT and organisational skills alongside proven experience in manual payroll calculations statutory deductions and using payroll IT systems ideally within the public sector. Strong communication and customer service abilities are essential as is the capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Youll be adept at problem-solving building positive relationships and providing clear advice on payroll issues. A commitment to equality diversity and continual professional development is vital. If youre self-motivated flexible and thrive in a collaborative customer-focused environment we want to hear from you.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House Catford London SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job please contact Shida Ashrafi on 0.

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

45852 to 47925 per annum (PO2)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council has a dedicated employment support service Lewisham Works which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works please email JobsAndSkills@ an advisor will be in touch with you.

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