Payroll & Finance Officer

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Payroll & Finance Officer within Coventry City Council.

The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (2 days on-site in Coventry per week), and £17.47 per hour PAYE, with a contract length of 3 months+.

Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:

• Overseeing payroll balancing and reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and authorising BACS payments and financial transactions
  * Managing payroll deductions, statutory payments, and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and regulations
  * Supporting IR35 and P11D processes, payroll audits, and year-end financial activities
  * Analysing balance sheet accounts and assisting with budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial control processes
  * Providing advice and support to customers on payroll, pensions, and statutory financial responsibilities
  * Contributing to service improvement initiatives and maintaining accurate financial and payroll records

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Payroll administration, reconciliations, and payroll compliance activities
  * Pensions administration and statutory payroll requirements, including IR35 and P11D processes
  * Financial management activities such as budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting
  * Using financial systems and Microsoft Excel to analyse and interpret financial data
  * Working within a regulated environment and supporting internal and external audits
  * Previous experience within Local Government

If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.