The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Payroll Officer

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Payroll Officer to join our Payroll Department.

This person would need to be adaptable to constant changes and have the ability to work on their own initiative. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to communicate with managers and individual members of staff at all levels both verbally and in writing. The post will be varied and requires problem solving skills together with numeracy skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working in a busy and diverse environment; the skills/experience required:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Accuracy and attention to detail
Understand the need to follow established procedures
Ability to use own initiative within a team environment
Ability to think logically and solve problems effectively
Have a 'can do' attitude
Work well as part of a team

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic person, who enjoys working in a very busy and diverse environment, to join our friendly Payroll department. You would be part of a small flexible team, within the Shared Payroll Service in Shropshire and would assist in delivering a Payroll Service. Job share would be considered.

Date posted

03 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum/pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

223-POR-952

Job locations

The Shrewsbury Business Park

Douglas Court

Shrewsbury

SY2 6LG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Previous experience of a busy office environment

Desirable

Previous Payroll experience, to include PAYE, SSP and SMP
Payroll procedures, particularly, those relating to the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

A good basic academic record to include Maths and English grades C or above (9-4 or equivalent)

Skills

Essential

Computing / keyboard skills to include Excel and Word
Good customer service skills
Ability to prioritise and work in an organised and accurate manner within deadlines

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Previous experience of a busy office environment

Desirable

Previous Payroll experience, to include PAYE, SSP and SMP
Payroll procedures, particularly, those relating to the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

A good basic academic record to include Maths and English grades C or above (9-4 or equivalent)

Skills

Essential

Computing / keyboard skills to include Excel and Word
Good customer service skills
Ability to prioritise and work in an organised and accurate manner within deadlines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Shrewsbury Business Park

Douglas Court

Shrewsbury

SY2 6LG

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Shrewsbury Business Park

Douglas Court

Shrewsbury

SY2 6LG

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)