Payroll Clerk (Wakefield)

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.

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.