An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a very diligent and industrious team, providing payroll reconciliation services to Sandwell MBC and a broad range of other external clients. The team’s objective is to accurately produce contractual and statutory payments to predefined timetables and deadlines.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible, reliable, and organised to support the team in delivering a timely and effective service to clients. You must have experience of working in a busy payroll or reconciliation environment (ideally Public Sector). An accounting or payroll qualification equivalent to National Certificate level 3 is desirable as the role includes a higher level of numeracy. GCSE Grade C or above in mathematics is a minimum requirement.
You must be able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience of reconciliation including funding statements, third party payments, Online banking, Bulk BACS and payroll balancing. Knowledge of payroll regulations and procedures are essential.
Handling enquiries from a range of audiences, as well as organising and maintaining accurate records using ICT systems including Microsoft Office, Oracle Applications and Discoverer. Good administration and customer services skills are essential also being well organised with the ability to work independently with good attention to detail are required for this role.
Interviews: 8/4/2024 to 9/4/2024
Hours
37 Hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
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To apply, please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk