Contract Payroll & Finance Officer — Local Authority

Civic Recruitment Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Payroll & Finance Officer for a 3-month contract with a local authority in Coventry, United Kingdom. The role focuses on delivering precise payroll and financial support services while ensuring statutory compliance.

You will oversee payroll processes, maintain financial records, assist in budgeting, and provide professional financial advice to internal and external stakeholders. Experience in payroll legislation is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll, finance or accounting environment.
• Experience in processing payroll and payroll-related activities.
• Familiarity with financial systems and maintaining records.
• Experience giving advice on payroll or finance issues.
• Compliance with payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll reconciliation processes.
• Authorize BACS payments and related payroll transactions.
• Maintain payroll deductions records and timely payments to authorities.
• Ensure PAYE, NI, pensions, IR35, P11D compliance.
• Provide guidance on payroll/finance matters to managers and staff.
• Assist audits with necessary documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Finance accounting

Financial systems

Regulatory compliance

Audit support

Education

Finance/Payroll qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Payroll & Finance Officer for a 3-month contract with a local authority in Coventry, United Kingdom. The role focuses on delivering precise payroll and financial support services while ensuring statutory compliance.

You will oversee payroll processes, maintain financial records, assist in budgeting, and provide professional financial advice to internal and external stakeholders. Experience in payroll legislation is essential.