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.