Payroll Assistant – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Key Responsibilities
• Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, and amendments accurately
• Calculate salaries, pensions, allowances, statutory payments, overtime, expenses, and other payments in line with HMRC regulations
• Ensure payroll deadlines are met and monthly payrolls are completed within strict timelines
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes
• Respond to payroll queries and provide advice to employees, pensioners, and stakeholder
• Liaise with external agencies such as HMRC and DWP regarding payroll matters
• Support pension processes, including providing data for retirements and leavers

Experience/Qualification
• Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above
• Experience working within a payroll or finance-related environment
• Proven ability to process high volumes of data accurately while meeting strict deadlines
• Experience interpreting, checking, and reconciling payroll data and reports
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive employee and payroll information
• Strong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office and different systems
• Experience responding to queries from employees, pensioners, or customers in a professional manner