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DVSA’s mission is to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. We are a part of the Civil Service. We employ over 4,600 people providing services such as driving tests and vehicle tests.

This is an opportunity to join the Payroll team within Financial Control. You will be expected to hit the ground running providing essential financial control services. We would like you to take the opportunity to develop your career in Finance and Payroll with comprehensive training and support available.

As a member of the Payroll team you will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues are paid accurately, timely and in accordance to HMRC rules and that we account accurately for payroll. As a part of the wider Financial Control team, you will work with colleagues to develop the services we provide.

As a Payroll Officer, you will provide support to the Payroll Manager on all aspects of payroll and tax compliance to ensure that the Agency effectively manages the delivery of payroll in partnership with our Shared Services environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

• Contributing to managing the monthly payroll, such as submitting payroll information to our Shared Services provider, resolving payroll issues, ensuring records are accurate and delivering an excellent customer service.
• Assisting with the preparation of the annual P11D’s and PSA submissions.
• Using IT systems (SAP, Excel, Power BI, etc.) to accurately reconcile complex payroll information and provide report

Payroll is a key part of the Financial Control team. Over time you may be asked to participate across the full breadth of the Financial Control team’s activities. These include:

Payroll & VAT – Responsible for managing the payroll including compliance with HMRC and legislation. Ensuring compliance with VAT rules.

Banking – Managing receipts and payments through the banking process. Supporting the reconciliation of the bank account, ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Accounts Receivable – Tracking, reconciling and controlling income as services are delivered through business systems, raising invoices and resolving customer queries, processing refunds.

Accounts Payable – Involvement in purchase to pay and travel, subsistence and expenses.

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached Candidate Pack.

Team working is at the heart of what we do. We are looking for someone who thrives on collaborating and working flexibly to achieve joint goals.

You are numerate and have direct experience of working in either payroll or accounting

You will have experience of working with digital systems (e.g. ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle).

You will also be competent with Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Qualification Information

We expect candidates to work towards CIPP level 3 Payroll Technician Certificate or a professional finance qualification. You will be provided a training support package.

Additional Information

There may be occasional travel required with this role to other DVSA locations, including overnight stays.

We operate a hybrid working model that allows you to work between home and office locations, giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work.

About Us

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.

We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

We’re working hard to:

• make roads safer
• improve services for our customers
• make road transport greener and healthier
• harness the potential of technology and data
• grow and level up the economy

We’re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society.

Visit the Department for Transport careers website to read more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVSA.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.

If you would like to read more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVSA visit our Careers website.

Job contact :

Name :
Toni Kern
Email :
toni.kern@dvsa.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email :
dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk