Contact Gillian Wilkinson | 028 2563 1555 |
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 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.