Reference: CCC00503
Description: At Cambridge City Council, we embrace collaboration, courage, compassion, and accountability.If you're passionate about upholding strong payroll ethic and legislation and possess the expertise to support accuracy in pay, you'll be vital in ensuring our processes are efficient, transparent, and compliant with legal standards.Your interest in payroll industry, combined with an aptitude towards learning the intricacies of how salary and wages are worked out, will help you navigate multiple priorities with a proactive and organised approach.This role in Payroll Team comes at an exciting time for the Council and is a crucial position for someone looking to put their own stamp on the role and develop professionally within the authority.The shared payroll service processes the payroll for all employees and elected members of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council. The shared payroll service provides payroll expertise, resilience and create efficient ways of working.In this role the post holder will be expected to complete a Level 3 Payroll Apprenticeship which will be organised by the council’s L&D team (unless equivalent qualification already held). Whilst undertaking the apprenticeship, the post holder will also be responsible for assisting with the preparation, running and output of all payrolls within the shared service alongside another Payroll Officer. During the apprenticeship the role will be paid at 80% of lowest Band 4 salary scale point but upon completion this will go up to 100% - if equivalent qualification or experience is held and demonstrated by the candidate then salary will be paid at 100%. After completion of the apprenticeship the postholder will also be expected to deputise for the Payroll Supervisor in their absence.What we can offer:A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeAgile and Flexible workingAnnual leave purchasing schemeAnnually negotiated pay and award progressionConfidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policiesFlexible