Payroll Assistant, West Lothian Civic Centre, 509.110 - INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY - WEL10918

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INTERNAL ONLY

Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us).

21.6 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Payroll Team as a Payroll Assistant on a part-time basis (21.6 hours).

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and customer-focused individual to support the delivery of an efficient and accurate payroll service. The successful candidate will undertake a range of payroll and administrative duties, maintain employee records, process payroll transactions and respond to enquiries from employees, managers and external organisations.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an administrative, payroll or finance-related environment and be able to demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent numerical and IT skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines. They will also possess excellent communication and customer service skills and be able to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Previous payroll experience and knowledge of payroll systems would be advantageous but are not essential.

This post may be carried out on a hybrid basis in line with the council’s Flexible Working policy.

Interviews to be held on Monday 9 November 2026