About the role

An expanding North-Shields based NHS provider are looking to recruit a Payroll Officer to work within their Payroll team on a permanent basis.

The opportunity:

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This position offers the opportunity for flexible working.

If you are proactive, detail-oriented and interested in Finance, then this is the perfect role for you!

You will be responsible for:

• Processing the salaries, wages, personal expenses and pensions for members of staff employed by the trust.
• Maintaining all documentation and records pertaining to the Payroll function.
• Answering queries from stakeholders.
• Entering regular data relating to new employees, contractual changes and other Payroll processes.
• Ensuring that issues relating to SSP, SMP and other statutory payments are dealt with in a professional manner.

You will be working within an experienced Payroll department, providing you with the opportunity to develop your existing accounting abilities in a new setting. The culture of this team emphasises support and development. You will be joining a team of various backgrounds and ages.

Your skills will be centered around the ability to prioritise your workload, attention to detail, strong numeracy skills, professionalism and most importantly, teamwork. We are looking for a candidate with previous experience working in a Payroll environment, with detailed knowledge of Payroll procedures, processes and legislation.

What’s in it for you:

• A salary ranging between £27,000 and £29,000
• An extensive well-being programme including access to the trust’s specialist Wellbeing Hub.
• A range of flexible working opportunities.
• A generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Opportunities to improve your professional development through a vast number of training programmes.
• Access to a lease car and home electronics scheme.

We’re looking for people who are keen to propel their career in Finance, using their own initiative and drive.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click ‘Apply Now’ and a member of our team will be in touch.