Job vacancy: Payroll Officer, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol

Job summary

Main area: Finance
Grade: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.50 hours per week)
Job ref: 339-BKS4526

Employer: North Bristol NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Frenchay, Beckspool Building
Town: Bristol
Salary: £25,147 - £27,596 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/05/2024 08:00

Payroll Officer

Band 4

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Interpret and action payroll changes for an allocation of the payroll to ensure the accurate, prompt and efficient payment of weekly and monthly salaries in line with current national local and statutory guidelines.

To maintain accurate payroll records and meet all key deadlines

To resolve all pay related queries effectively and in a timely manner

To maintain accurate records and meet all key deadlines for the reconciliation of incorrect payments ensuring staff and managers are notified as soon as identified.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

GCSE Maths and English

Desirable criteria

Payroll Qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential criteria

Payroll Experience
Knowledge of HMRC Statutory payments
Able to calculate PAYE and NI
Excel skills

Desirable criteria

NHS Payroll Experience
Knowledge of AfC Terms and Conditions

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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

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