Payroll Officer

Contact Gillian Wilkinson

Payroll Officer - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council - Civic Centre, Antrim

Would you like to join the Payroll team at Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council? As Payroll Officer, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality payroll and pensions administration service across the Council. Apply today to secure a full time role in the Public Sector.

About the role:

• £18.85 per hour Civic Centre, Antrim 37 hours per week
• Temporary for up to 6 months
• Free car parking
• Public Sector
• Please note closing date for applications is 4pm on Thursday 14th May 2026. However, you can register your interest for upcoming Public Sector vacancies by applying today.

What you'll be doing in this role:

• Process salary and wage payments for staff, Elected Members and appointed officers in line with payroll regulations and procedures
• Prepare, check and input payroll data, including SSP, SMP and payroll calculations
• Validate and process timesheets, claims and variable payroll information within deadlines
• Produce payslips and urgent payments as required
• Maintain accurate payroll records including new starts, contract changes, deductions and leavers #
• Update payroll master file information in line with statutory and Council requirements
• Support payroll costing processes and transfer payroll information to financial systems
• Administer occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity schemes and maintain associated records
• Ensure accurate processing of third-party payments and payroll-related financial information

What you'll need for this role:

• Minimum of 1 years' experience of processing payroll in a computerised environment, taxation and national insurance and pension administration.
• Maintain a high degree of quality and accuracy
• Work as a member of a small team to meet deadlines for processing and payment
• BTEC National Certificate in Business Related Studies or equivalent
• Consideration will be given to candidates who do not hold the above required qualification but who can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' experience as noted below
• Keyboard skills Integrated Personnel/Payroll Information System
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of payroll application of Local Government Terms and Conditions

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you! Even if you don't meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply - we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email or call Gillian on to find out more.

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.