Payroll Clerk (Wakefield)
The closing date is 26 February 2026
Job summary
**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.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trustdoes notoffer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Band 3 with progression to band 4 after 2 years
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-CORP-3647M
Job locations
Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust
Aberford Road
Wakefield
WF1 4AL
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust
Aberford Road
Wakefield
WF1 4AL
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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