Senior Payroll Clerk

Job summary

Responsible for the management and delivery of a section of the monthly payroll.

Responsible for the daily management of a section of the Payroll ensuring a timely and quality service for the monthly payroll.

Ensures that the payroll information is processed in accordance with payroll procedures, the Trust's policies and statutory regulations.

To deputise for the Payroll Team Leader as appropriate, assisting with day-to-day management of the entire payroll team.

To assist with the induction and training of new and current payroll staff, with the emphasis of completing work within the financial timescales and legal requirements.

Main duties of the job

Production of a section of the monthly payroll within strict quality guidelines.

Analyses, investigates, and resolves queries on weekly reports and amends as appropriate from a range of options.

Discusses payroll queries with staff, Managers, Human Resources staff which are often complex, including reasons for delays in payment and other sensitive issues.

Discusses payroll issues that may be contentious, deals with performance, coaching, training, and other issues relating to payroll clerks.

Initiates a section of the monthly payroll pay run for auditing purposes and ensures amendments are corrected prior to the final pay run.

Responsible for inputting of monthly Payroll section, ensuring data is accurately and efficiently entered.

Makes recommendations for changes to working practices and procedures within own area, which also have an impact in other areas.

Ensures compliance with the rules of the NHS Pensions Agency in deducting appropriate sums from payroll payments. To manage pension rebates/extra payment instructions as required.

To input and complete documentation for allowances and deductions in accordance with Trust/Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

To calculate payments due under Occupational Sickness, Statutory Sickness and Maternity Pay Schemes.

Verifies income tax entries.

About us

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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