Payroll Coordinator

Michael Page; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the public sector seeks a Payroll Coordinator for a temporary role in Sunderland. The successful candidate will oversee payroll processes, ensuring accurate payments and compliance with regulations. This position offers a supportive work environment and the opportunity to develop key accounting skills.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to develop skills

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and processes.
• Experience in handling payroll within the public sector is advantageous.
• Good understanding of tax and pension compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to payroll queries from staff.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

The Payroll Coordinator will oversee payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments within the public sector. This temporary role in Sunderland requires attention to detail and familiarity with payroll systems.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the public sector and plays a vital role in supporting its local community. As a small-sized entity, it focuses on delivering essential services with precision and professionalism.

Description

• Process payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain and update payroll records and systems efficiently.
• Respond to payroll queries from staff, offering clear and accurate guidance.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure alignment in data and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with tax and pension contributions requirements.
• Assist in the resolution of payroll discrepancies or issues promptly.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management when needed.
• Support audits and provide necessary documentation as required.

Profile

The successful payroll coordinator will have:

• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and processes.
• Experience in handling payroll within the public sector is advantageous.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in data management.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Good understanding of tax and pension compliance regulations.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with team members and staff.

Job Offer

• Full time and temporary role ongoing for the next 3-6 months
• Paying 30-35k
• Experience working within the public sector in Sunderland.
• Opportunity to develop skills in a key area of accounting and finance.
• A supportive and professional work environment.
• Hybrid working.