Payroll Techncial Officer (PO1)

  • London, UK
  • London Borough of Lambeth
  • Temporary
  • On-Site
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Job Description:

Payroll Technical Officer (PO1)

Temporary Contract

Job Details

Client: London Borough of Lambeth

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:30

Start Date: 15 March 2026
End Date: 30 April 2026

Closing Date: 06 March 2026 at 17:00

Location

Office Base:
Lambeth Town Hall
Brixton
London
SW2 1RW

Pay & Package

PAYE Rate: £23.73 per hour
Umbrella Rate: £30.96 per hour
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Job Overview

Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Payroll Technical Officer to support the delivery of a comprehensive and efficient payroll service.

The role focuses on ensuring payroll processes run accurately and on schedule, including the validation of statutory deductions, reporting processes and payroll submissions. You will support the Payroll Technical Lead in maintaining payroll system functionality and ensuring that payroll data submissions and payments are completed in accordance with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day delivery of payroll services ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time

  • Lead the efficient operation of payroll bureau running processes

  • Ensure net pay and statutory deductions are paid from the correct employer accounts

  • Produce employer payroll reports and statements within contractual deadlines

  • Monitor and validate statutory returns and employer data submissions

  • Support Oracle Payroll functionality and liaise with the Oracle Support Team on system integrations

  • Assist with payroll reporting, validation and reconciliation activities

  • Maintain compliance with payroll legislation and council policies

Essential Experience & Skills

  • Strong knowledge of PAYE and HMRC payroll regulations

  • Experience running payroll processes in a large organisation or payroll bureau

  • Experience submitting statutory payroll files such as FPS and EPS

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for payroll reporting and data validation

  • Experience working with payroll systems (Oracle Payroll desirable)

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to work within strict payroll deadlines

Important – Please Read Before Applying

This role requires technical payroll experience.

Candidates must have experience running payroll processes, submitting HMRC files and managing payroll reporting at scale.

This role is not suitable for accountants, general finance officers or HR staff who do not carry out technical payroll processing.

Reporting To

Payroll Technical Lead

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