Barchester Healthcare

Payroll Officer

The closing date is 20 March 2026

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Payroll Officer to join their established finance team in Inverness. This role involves ensuring the accurate and timely processing and payment of Barchester employees. As an accredited best company to work for, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career with a supportive employer.

Main duties of the job

The Payroll Officer will be responsible for processing a large volume of payrolls on a weekly basis, supporting nursing homes across the UK with payroll-related queries, ensuring accurate data input, producing payslips and reports, and assisting with monthly reconciliations and year-end returns. The successful candidate will have a high level of accuracy, excellent Excel and Outlook skills, and preferably some understanding of PAYE and previous payroll experience.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating over 200 care homes and independent hospitals. They are committed to providing high-quality care and investing in their employees, offering a warm and supportive work environment.

Details

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,685.79 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1455537117

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Inverness

IV2 7GG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Time Role - Monday - Friday in the office.

Payroll experience is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided. A background in accounts and strong Excel skills are also beneficial.

Barchester Healthcare have an opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join our established finance team in Inverness. This role will include ensuring the accurate and timely processing and payment of Barchester employees. As the only care provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career with an employer who will value your contribution.NEED TO HAVE Previous payroll experience (desirable) Some understanding of PAYE (desirable) A high level of accuracy, and the ability to process large volume payrolls Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft OutlookNEED TO DO Process a large number of payrolls on a weekly basis Support nursing homes across the UK with payroll related queries Ensure nursing home Administrators are inputting data to the internal systems correctly and accurately Produce payslips and reports for homes Monthly reconciliation of control accounts Assist with year-end returnsREWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, we offer impressive benefits which would include contribution to a pension scheme, and free training and development. You'll also have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment. If you'd like to use your experience in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Time Role - Monday - Friday in the office.

Payroll experience is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided. A background in accounts and strong Excel skills are also beneficial.

Barchester Healthcare have an opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join our established finance team in Inverness. This role will include ensuring the accurate and timely processing and payment of Barchester employees. As the only care provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career with an employer who will value your contribution.NEED TO HAVE Previous payroll experience (desirable) Some understanding of PAYE (desirable) A high level of accuracy, and the ability to process large volume payrolls Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft OutlookNEED TO DO Process a large number of payrolls on a weekly basis Support nursing homes across the UK with payroll related queries Ensure nursing home Administrators are inputting data to the internal systems correctly and accurately Produce payslips and reports for homes Monthly reconciliation of control accounts Assist with year-end returnsREWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, we offer impressive benefits which would include contribution to a pension scheme, and free training and development. You'll also have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment. If you'd like to use your experience in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

7766

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous payroll experience is desirable, along with a good understanding of PAYE. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are also required.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous payroll experience is desirable, along with a good understanding of PAYE. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are also required.

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

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

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,685.79 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1455537117

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Inverness

IV2 7GG


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