Trainee Payroll Officer

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside invites applications for a Trainee Payroll Officer position within their Payroll Services Department. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive two-year training program leading to a professional qualification. Candidates will be responsible for processing payroll for NHS staff and must possess relevant qualifications, including Maths and English.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Comprehensive training program

Qualifications

• Candidates must have 4 or more qualifications at National 5 level or above, including Maths and English.
• Attention to detail and high standards of accuracy are essential.
• Good communication skills and teamwork are key requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly pays for approximately 19000 staff.
• Participate in a structured training program to achieve CIPP Payroll Technician Certificate.
• Manage a diverse workload to strict deadlines post-qualification.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

4 qualifications at National 5 level or above

Maths and English

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are invited from individuals who wish to pursue a career in Payroll and will enjoy working in a busy, professional environment within NHS Tayside’s Payroll Services Department based in MacKenzie Building, Ninewells Hospital. In addition to a competitive salary, flexible working hours policy, pension scheme and benefits package we offer a comprehensive two year training programme including a professional qualification to equip you for your future in NHS Payroll.

Hours of work are 37.00 per week

The Payroll team are responsible for processing weekly and monthly pays to approximately 19000 staff.

You will progress though a structured training programme and during this time you will be paid Trainee Payroll Officer Band 4 £24308 during the training period in line with NHS Tayside’s commitment to pay National Living Wage. During this time you will also be required to study towards the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Payroll Technician Certificate. On successful completion of this training programme and qualification you will be equipped to progressively manage a diverse workload to exacting deadlines and to progress your career in NHS payroll. The Band 4 salary scale of £29116 rising to a maximum of £31670 will subsequently apply.

Candidates who already hold the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Payroll Technician Certificate and have recent relevant experience as a trained Payroll Officer within an NHS Payroll Team will automatically progress to the Band 4 salary scale.

Applicants should possess 4 or more qualifications at National 5 level or above (or equivalent), which must include Maths and English.. A keen eye for attention to detail is required as well as maintaining high standards of accuracy, whilst working to strict deadlines .Good communication skills and a team player are also key requirements of this post.

This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

Successful candidates will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: Sharon Deans, Payroll Team Leader, 01382 401442, Ext 70272 or by email or Claire Stewart, Payroll Team Leader, 01382 333935, Ext 53925 or by email

Closing date for applications 02/06/2025

Interviews 19/06/25

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