Job Description

Due to an internal promotion, an excellent opportunity has arisen to join the supportive and professional HR/Payroll team at Rother District Council.

This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational and communication skills who can perform well under pressure whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy. As Payroll Assistant, you will support the Payroll Officer in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all Staff and Councillors. You will also handle payroll-related enquiries, delivering a knowledgeable, courteous, and professional service at all times.

Previous experience in a payroll environment is highly desirable but not essential. We are looking for a proactive and self-motivated individual who pays close attention to detail and has strong IT skills. You should be confident in managing sensitive information, meeting tight deadlines, and working effectively as part of a small, dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities include

:

Maintaining Employee Records

Updating the HR/Payroll system to reflect changes in staff details such as position, hours, grade, tax code changes, salary increments and pay awards in a timely and accurate manner.

Processing Claims

Inputting employee claims for subsistence, mileage, and overtime onto the payroll system, ensuring claims are accurate, properly authorised and compliant with internal policies and procedures.

Payroll Accuracy

Verifying payslip calculations following any payroll adjustments, conducting payroll checks and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation.

Statutory & External Reporting

Generating and submitting statutory monthly returns to external bodies such as HMRC and East Sussex Pension Fund, ensuring all reporting complies with deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Customer Service & Queries

Responding promptly and professionally to payroll queries from staff, councillors, HMRC, East Sussex Pension Fund, and other external stakeholders.

Rother District Council is committed to providing a flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. We offer a range of employee benefits, including 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers confidential support and guidance. Employees also have access to the Rother Lifestyle platform, which provides discounts at hundreds of high street retailers and leisure providers. In addition, all employees benefit from membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, which offers a secure and generous pension plan to support long-term financial wellbeing.

If you believe that this sounds like the job for you, we would love to hear from you. For questions about the vacancy, please contact Kirsty Goldsmith, Payroll Officer: kirsty.goldsmith@rother.gov.uk

The job description and application form are available to download on our website.

The closing date for receipt of applications is midday on

Friday 10th October 2025.

Interviews date will be on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and

community sectors.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,847.00-27,309.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person