_{26th February, 2026}

Job Title: Payroll Officer 

Location: Carmarthen 

Job Type: Temporary basis - sick leave cover

Salary: £32,061

Hours: Monday through Friday, 37 hours per week. Flexible working scheme with core hours falling between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Job Description:

Sunny has an immediate opening for a Payroll Officer to join a major regional organisation. We need a detail-oriented professional to ensure the timely delivery of salaries and expenses while navigating complex statutory pension regulations.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure all payroll activities strictly follow financial regulations and internal standing orders.
• Oversee and participate in payroll processing, performing regular spot checks to guarantee accuracy in calculations and coding.
• Manage staff movements (promotions/grade changes) within the PeopleXD system, collaborating with HR to ensure precise payments and budget allocation.
• Guarantee all payroll data complies with current UK legislation for 100% accurate employee payments.
• Maintain up-to-date records for statutory absences, adjusting pay in line with both legal and occupational requirements.

Requirements:

• You'll be highly organised with a proven ability to prioritise high-volume workloads under strict time constraints.
• You'll thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering accurate results against demanding weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Substantial experience in end-to-end payroll processing, ideally within a large-scale or public sector environment.
• Solid understanding of statutory pension schemes (Local Government or similar "uniformed" schemes is a major plus).
• Fully conversant in current PAYE, National Insurance, and GDPR regulations.

Benefits: 

• Immediate Start Available
  
• On-site parking 
• Flexible Working!
• Welcoming and supportive team

Don't miss out. Apply now!

Hit the apply button below and we will be in touch. Still a little unsure and want some more details email Eleanor@sunnyrecruitment.co.uk

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