Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Educated up to • 4 GCSEs grade C or above (including mathematics)
- Supporting evidence
Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office packages
- Supporting evidence
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Supporting evidence
Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Supporting evidence
Understanding and knowledge of dealing with sensitive and confidential issues, work policies and procedures (GDPR)
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Supporting evidence
Experience of working with PC’s and technology
- Supporting evidence
Experience of ESR system
- Supporting evidence
Knowledge of NHS Terms & Conditions of service, including Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental
Job overview
Would you like the opportunity to join a progressive and forward thinking Payroll and Pensions service?
Our friendly and thriving Employee Business Services currently has 6 clients. Providing a high quality payroll and pension service to approx. 20,000 employees which equates to producing in excess of 300,000 payslips annually whilst consistently delivering accuracy rates of 99%.
We are looking to recruit a Trainee Payroll Officer, who has a passion for helping us provide an excellent customer experience to our clients, has an excellent telephone manner and excellent administrative and IT skills. The candidate must demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment and enthusiasm to contributing to service improvement and development. The candidate must have knowledge of the ESR system, Agenda for Change and NHS Pension scheme whilst working under pressure and adhering to strict deadlines.
Main duties of the job
The role involves inputting a range of pay-affecting data into the National ESR Payroll system and performing various calculations, such as PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), and Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
The work is carried out to strict deadlines, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. In addition, the role includes taking appropriate recovery action based on individual circumstances and advising employees in accordance with departmental procedures. Corrective actions are undertaken in the ESR system to ensure accurate calculations of statutory deductions and that correct entries are made
This role is fully office based and you will be required to undertake a payroll qualification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others.
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This advert is for Trainee Payroll Officer with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Blackburn, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Payroll officer role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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