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An exciting position has arisen for a Payroll Officer to join a charity based in Maidstone that strives to support people with learning disabilities. The postholder will provide hands-on technical support in all aspects of payroll checking.Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.Please note that this role requires you to be available for interviews at short notice and to start immediately. Key responsibilities:Apply advanced payroll technician knowledge to verify and approve calculations by Payroll Officers and Administrators, ensuring compliance with charity standardsCollate payroll data in a timely manner and update spreadsheets to monitor input progressCollaborate with the payroll team and Payroll Managers to run the final payroll accuratelyReview exception and comparison reports, taking action to resolve identified issuesMonitor the payroll inbox as a team and identify any recurring trends or issuesRun and interpret month-end reports to support accurate financial reconciliationManage internal and external correspondence within required timeframesReconcile and raise monthly payment requests for third-party payments (e.g., HMRC, unions)Attend team meetings to provide advice, support, and constructive feedbackKeep workspaces organised by promptly signing and electronically filing documentsStay informed of statutory legislation and auto-enrolment guidance to ensure complianceRespond professionally to payroll queries from employees, HR, and external agenciesSupport the production of end-of-month and year-end statutory returns as requiredIdeal candidate profile:Experience in credit control, including collecting payments from local authorities or similar entitiesIn-depth knowledge of payroll processes, including tax, National Insurance, statutory legislation, and paymentsStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate skills in ExcelExperience using payroll systems (knowledge of Iris/Earnie is desirable)Excellent attention to detail and strong verbal communication skillsContract length: 12-month contract, with possibility to move permanentSalary: 35,000 per annumHours: 35 per weekWorking pattern: Office-based working with some hybrid flexibilityLocation: Maidstone, KentStart date: ASAPAgency Reference Number: J87689This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.