Job summary
- Main area
- Payroll
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3 with progression to band 4 after 2 years
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 421-CORP-3442R
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust
- Town
- Wakefield
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 Band 3 with progression to band 4 after 2 years
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Payroll Clerk
NHS AfC: Band 3 with progression to band 4 after 2 years
Job overview
**This role is working for Harrogate and District Foundation Trust but based at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield**
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Payroll team for a Payroll Clerk, This is a band 3 role with progression to band 4 once training has been completed.
The post holder will be required to work as a member of the Finance Department primarily as a member of the Payroll Team, assisting in the accurate and timely payment of the payroll. The Payroll Team provides an in house service to the trust.
Main duties of the job
To ensure prompt, efficient and accurate preparation of payroll data using computerised input facilities in accordance with established procedures and to ensure that, monthly, quarterly and annual specific timetables are met.
To contribute to systematic checks of permanent information held electronically and by other mediums, to ensure that it is valid and correct.
Understand and implement agreements relating to pay, conditions of service (such as Agenda for Change) and pension regulations.
To understand, apply and maintain detailed, accurate and up to date records relating to the NHS Pension Scheme, Income Tax, National Insurance, Statutory Sick, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay and leave and other payments or deductions associated with payroll procedures.
To calculate manual salary payments as required.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
All work is to be carried out within the Trust’s Financial Procedure Notes, Financial Standing Orders and Financial Instructions, with queries being referred to the Payroll Manager.
To act at all times in the best interests of the Trust and its clients.
To be responsible, with support, for own personal development as agreed with the Payroll Manager, through the Trust’s Personal Development Scheme.
PAYROLL MAIN DUTIES
To ensure prompt, efficient and accurate preparation of payroll data using computerised input facilities in accordance with established procedures and to ensure that, monthly, quarterly and annual specific timetables are met.
To contribute to systematic checks of permanent information held electronically and by other mediums, to ensure that it is valid and correct.
Understand and implement agreements relating to pay, conditions of service (such as Agenda for Change) and pension regulations.
To understand, apply and maintain detailed, accurate and up to date records relating to the NHS Pension Scheme, Income Tax, National Insurance, Statutory Sick, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay and leave and other payments or deductions associated with payroll procedures.
To calculate manual salary payments as required.
To process documentation for new starters, leavers and changes to both contractual and personal records, ensuring that all documents are fully and accurately completed, certified by an authorised officer of the Trust and know how to apply corrective action where necessary.
For further information on the position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • 4 GCSE’s including English and Maths at grade C or above.
Desirable criteria
- ECDL
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous Payroll Experience
- Use of Microsoft office applications.
- Previous experience of using electronic HR/Payroll systems
Desirable criteria
- Experience of ESR
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Statutory regulations -PAYE, NI etc
- Understanding and knowledge of dealing with sensitive and confidential issues, work policies and procedures (Data Protection Act)
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the NHS Pension Scheme
- Knowledge of NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise own workload
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sharon Simpson
- Job title
- Payroll Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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