Trainee Payroll Officer

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Trainee Payroll Officer in Preston. This role involves inputting pay data into the National ESR Payroll system, performing calculations like PAYE, and advising employees. Candidates should have at least 4 GCSEs including mathematics and strong IT skills. The position offers a salary of £24,465 per annum and is full-time.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
• Knowledge of NHS Terms & Conditions of service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Input pay-affecting data into the National ESR Payroll system.
• Perform calculations such as PAYE and National Insurance.
• Advise employees in accordance with departmental procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong administrative skills

Excellent telephone manner

IT skills

Understanding of GDPR

Education

4 GCSEs grade C or above (including mathematics)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Trainee Payroll Officer who has a passion for helping us provide an excellent customer experience to our clients, with an excellent telephone manner and strong administrative and IT skills. The candidate should demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment to service improvement and development.

Main duties

The role involves inputting a range of pay-affecting data into the National ESR Payroll system and performing calculations such as PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), and Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). The work is carried out to strict deadlines with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. In addition, the role includes taking appropriate recovery action based on individual circumstances and advising employees in accordance with departmental procedures. Corrective actions are undertaken in the ESR system to ensure accurate calculations of statutory deductions and correct entries are made.

About us

Our Partnership brings together the five NHS provider Trusts with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) in Lancashire and South Cumbria to improve health and healthcare. The organisations involved are Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. This is about working together as equal partners to ensure patients, their families and communities benefit across the whole area.

The aim is to reduce health inequalities and improve services, outcomes and people\'s experiences of accessing healthcare. Our partnership also aims to ensure that Lancashire and South Cumbria is a great place to work. One LSC has been created to oversee all corporate services for Lancashire and South Cumbria. This is an exciting time to join a new collaboration focused on a system-wide approach to better outcomes for patients and opportunities for staff. Please note that One LSC is hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, who would be the employer.

Details

Employer: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location: Preston Business Centre, Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8DY

Salary: £24,465 per annum, pro rata

Band: Band 2

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Date posted: 23 September 2025

Reference: 435-1LSC-LT-054-25

Job locations: Preston

Employer site: http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job type notes: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• 4 GCSEs grade C or above (including mathematics)

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office packages
• Understanding and knowledge of dealing with sensitive and confidential issues, work policies and procedures (GDPR)

Desirable

• Experience of working with PCs and technology
• Experience of ESR system
• Knowledge of NHS Terms & Conditions of service, including Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.