Payroll Support Officer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
The Payroll Support Officer will assist the NHS Payroll team in administering payroll, pensions, and expenses records. This role involves ensuring timely and accurate data flow for pay, responding to queries from staff and managers, and maintaining accurate databases. The successful candidate will need strong numerical and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This is a busy office environment requiring a conscientious team player.
Essential criteria
- oMinimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths oECDL or equivalent computer skills as a minimum oNVQ 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience
- oClerical experience. Keyboard skills oExperience of basic office processes
Desirable criteria
- oPayroll Office experience oExperience in a busy office environment oExperience of using Employee Staff Record (ESR)
- oUnderstanding of mathematical concepts and operations. oWorking knowledge of Excel Office based knowledge
- oUnderstanding of HMRC regulations
- oAbility to work to under pressure Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise Excellent telephone skills oAbility to work with speed whilst ensuring attention to detail and accuracy
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
- oMinimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths oECDL or equivalent computer skills as a minimum oNVQ 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience
- oClerical experience. Keyboard skills oExperience of basic office processes
- oPayroll Office experience oExperience in a busy office environment oExperience of using Employee Staff Record (ESR)
- oUnderstanding of mathematical concepts and operations. oWorking knowledge of Excel Office based knowledge
- oUnderstanding of HMRC regulations
- oAbility to work to under pressure Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise Excellent telephone skills oAbility to work with speed whilst ensuring attention to detail and accuracy
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 10d
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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Payroll Support Officer
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Payroll Support Officer, to help support the administration of NHS Payroll team, you will be based within our busy Payroll Department ensuring the delivery of a high quality service to our work force and external organisations.
You will support the Payroll Team and Payroll Management ensuring all processes within the department is adhered to in a timely and accurate manner. You will work closely with Pensions, Human Resources, and Expenses
You will need to have strong numerical and communication skills, along with the ability to work methodically and show attention to detail. This is an interesting role and we are looking for a conscientious team player who will ensure our high standards and positive reputation is maintained.
Working within the NHS you will be eligible for all our great benefits including NHS pension and salary sacrifice schemes.
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support in the day to day administration and maintena
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