Payroll Operations Manager

I am working with a Local Authority in South East London who are looking for an experienced Payroll Operations Manager.
The role is full time for 6 Months, to start ASAP and paying £29.92 Umbrella per hour. The role is inside IR35.
This role is fully office based.
Main Duties
* To act as the Council's lead officer on the operational aspects of the Council's Payroll Service's process and procedures. It is essential that they maintain current knowledge of the area of responsibility.
* To work with colleagues across the Council and external bodies to ensure that the systems and processes within the Service are operated in a manner that they are compliant with legislation and Council policy and deliver the service in the most efficient manner.
* To ensure that over 10,000 staff are paid (in excess of £200m) accurately and in a timely manner.
Job Responsibilities
* To ensure that the work of the service is coordinated and delivered in an efficient manner, setting clear objectives for the service. This includes ensuring that over 10,000 staff are paid accurately and on time and the Council meets its statutory requirements including all information returns to HMRC.
* To ensure the operation of the sound financial controls required under financial procedures is embedded within the operation of the service. This includes appropriate levels of authorisations are followed.
* To ensure within the Operational Service that feedback on queries and initial complaints are dealt with in a professional manner.
* Ensure the Payroll Services is provided in accordance with the Council's commitment to high quality service provision to users.
* To be aware of relevant accounting and taxation legislation affecting payroll, and ensure they are being applied correctly in the operational environment.
* To ensure that they keep themselves aware of all relevant statutory changes and best practice development.
* To ensure irregularities identified are investigated and reported to Corporate Anti-Fraud if appropriate. Attend court on such cases if required.
* To undertake walkthrough testing in response to requests from external and internal auditors. Be responsible for implementing audit recommendations recommendations relating to the Service.
Please only apply for this post if you have all the skills, knowledge and experience to carry out the role above and are available to start work on no more than 2 weeks' notice.
Thank you
Urvashi Sahtani

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