Barchester Healthcare

Deputy Payroll Manager

The closing date is 14 March 2026

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Payroll Manager based in Inverness. This is a great time for individuals seeking an exciting role to join the company as it is expanding its services and has undergone a sustained period of growth.

Main duties of the job

As the Deputy Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing and payment of more than 17,000 Barchester Healthcare employees. You will provide support and guidance to the payroll team, deputize for the Payroll Manager in their absence, and develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, operational, and support staff. You will also assist Home Administrators on payroll and system issues, understand and implement company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures, process RTI Returns and the reconciliation of PAYE, handle P11d expenses and benefits, including company cars, and support year-end processing.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK. The company is dedicated to ensuring that its team are respected and their contribution valued, and it is committed to being a supportive and empowering employer that offers progression opportunities.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1454068069

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Inverness

IV2 7GG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Barchester have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Payroll Manager based in Inverness. This is a great time for individuals seeking an exciting role to join us. We are expanding our services and have undergone a sustained period of growth. You must have a deep understanding of payroll and pensions. Working in our busy payroll office, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing and payment of more than 17,000 Barchester Healthcare employees. We are looking for a motivated individual who will help us continue to deliver an exceptional service to the business. NEED TO HAVE: Professional payroll qualification (CIPP Diploma/Degree or equivalent) Extensive payroll knowledge and experience of processing large volume payrolls Previous supervisory experience Report writing experience (Crystal reports or equivalent) Accounting experience/use of accounting systems Excellent IT literacy and PC skills including ExcelNEED TO DO: Provide support and guidance to the payroll team and deputise for the Payroll Manager in their absence Develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, operational, and support staff and assist Home Administrators on payroll and system issues Understand and implement company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures Process RTI Returns and the reconciliation of PAYE P11d expenses and benefits, including company cars Payroll software upgrades Produce reports on a daily, monthly, and ad hoc basis Support year end processing, as directed by the Payroll ManagerAs the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019 & 2020, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Barchester have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Payroll Manager based in Inverness. This is a great time for individuals seeking an exciting role to join us. We are expanding our services and have undergone a sustained period of growth. You must have a deep understanding of payroll and pensions. Working in our busy payroll office, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing and payment of more than 17,000 Barchester Healthcare employees. We are looking for a motivated individual who will help us continue to deliver an exceptional service to the business. NEED TO HAVE: Professional payroll qualification (CIPP Diploma/Degree or equivalent) Extensive payroll knowledge and experience of processing large volume payrolls Previous supervisory experience Report writing experience (Crystal reports or equivalent) Accounting experience/use of accounting systems Excellent IT literacy and PC skills including ExcelNEED TO DO: Provide support and guidance to the payroll team and deputise for the Payroll Manager in their absence Develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, operational, and support staff and assist Home Administrators on payroll and system issues Understand and implement company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures Process RTI Returns and the reconciliation of PAYE P11d expenses and benefits, including company cars Payroll software upgrades Produce reports on a daily, monthly, and ad hoc basis Support year end processing, as directed by the Payroll ManagerAs the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019 & 2020, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You must have a professional payroll qualification (CIPP Diploma/Degree or equivalent), extensive payroll knowledge and experience of processing large volume payrolls, previous supervisory experience, report writing experience (Crystal reports or equivalent), accounting experience/use of accounting systems, and excellent IT literacy and PC skills including Excel.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You must have a professional payroll qualification (CIPP Diploma/Degree or equivalent), extensive payroll knowledge and experience of processing large volume payrolls, previous supervisory experience, report writing experience (Crystal reports or equivalent), accounting experience/use of accounting systems, and excellent IT literacy and PC skills including Excel.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Inverness

IV2 7GG


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Inverness

IV2 7GG


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1454068069

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Inverness

IV2 7GG


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