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Senior Payroll Consultant

Birmingham Temporary £300 - £400 per day View Job Description
This temporary Senior Payroll Consultant role in Birmingham offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to payroll operations within the public sector. The successful candidate will handle payroll processes and compliance, ensuring high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Immediate start
  • Hybrid working

About Our Client

This public sector organisation, based in Birmingham, operates within the accounting and finance department. They are a medium-sized organisation, focused on maintaining compliance and delivering efficient payroll services.

Job Description

The Senior Payroll Consultant will;

  • Manage monthly payroll, ensuring accurate, timely payments and full RTI/HMRC compliance.
  • Handle salary reconciliations and act as the key contact for payroll queries.
  • Maintain payroll system data accuracy and oversee regular data reviews/cleansing.
  • Monitor system performance, suggest improvements, and produce required MI reports.
  • Lead and support payroll team members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Supervise the Payroll Manager and Payroll & Pensions Coordinator.
  • Process payroll‑related benefits and ensure correct pension auto‑enrolment.
  • Reconcile monthly pension contributions.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Payroll Consultant should have:

  • Experience in iTrent Connect HR & Payroll, and operation of an in-house payroll service
  • Experience of payroll processing and knowledge of HMRC legislation with particular regard to PAYE and RTI
  • Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
  • Proficiency in accounting and finance-related software.
  • Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
  • Problem-solving skills to address payroll queries effectively.



What's on Offer

  • Daily rate approx. £300 per day - flexible
  • 12 week interim, potential to extend
  • Hybrid working - 2 days onsite
  • Opportunity to work within the public sector in Birmingham.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.



This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Payroll Consultant to make a meaningful impact within the accounting and finance department in Birmingham. Apply today to take the next step in your career!

Contact
Natalie Davies
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6969638
Phone number
+44 121 230 9357

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Natalie Davies
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9357
Job reference
JN-032026-6969638