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-3647M
- 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
- 26/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Payroll Clerk (Wakefield)
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**
“Applicants who have applied for this role in the last 6 months need not reapply”
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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Snowden
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Payroll
- Email address
- [email protected]
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