Location: Grantown-On-Spey, Morayshire, Scotland, UKWe are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Payroll & Financial Accounting Officer to support our clientsdelivery of accurate payroll, pensions administration, and financial accounting processes across the organisation.Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring timely and compliant payroll and pensions services, while also contributing to monthly accounting processes, year-end accounts, and the annual external audit. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll and accounting professional who enjoys working with data, supporting governance, and contributing to a values-led organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll & PensionsYou will support the delivery of a high-quality payroll and pensions service, including:Delivering accurate and timely monthly payroll for all staff and Board membersPreparing and submitting payroll, tax, and pension returns and payments to HMRC and pension providersSupporting year-end payroll, tax, and pension reportingAssisting with the delivery of payroll services to external clients and partner organisationsSupporting payroll modelling for annual budgeting and public sector pay policy requirementsAssisting the Authority in meeting all statutory obligations relating to payroll, tax, and pensionsFinancial Accounting & Annual AccountsYou will also support the wider financial accounting function by:Assisting with corporate accounting processes, financial accounts preparation, and external audit requirementsPreparing and maintaining monthly balance sheet reconciliationsSupporting month-end processes, including prepayments, accruals, and asset capitalisationCalculating and submitting project accounting claims to external fundersProviding documentation and evidence to support external audit fieldworkDelivering ad hoc financial analysis and forecasting as requiredMaintaining data required for annual carbon reportingGeneral ResponsibilitiesContributing to the work of the Corporate Services Directorate and the organisation as a wholeSupporting data modelling and financial analysis using strong numerical and analytical skillsEnsuring compliance with financial procedures and internal controlsDemonstrating flexibility to support evolving organisational prioritiesEmbracing organisational values, culture, and health and safety requirementsPerson SpecificationEssentialProven experience as a payroll and accounting professionalExcellent numerical skills, with substantial experience using Excel to manipulate and analyse financial dataStrong analytical ability, with experience presenting financial information clearly and accuratelyDemonstrable experience in payroll and pensions administrationProven ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretionExcellent verbal and written communication skillsCompetent user of Microsoft Office applicationsDesirableExperience using Access Payroll and Access Financials accounting packagesExperience running an organisational payroll, including all associated statutory returnsExperience administering pension schemes, ideally the Civil Service Pension SchemeKnowledge of the Gaelic languageTPBN1_UKTJ