Apprentice Payroll Officer

To have full knowledge of all statutory regulations, payment and calculations relating to Payroll, keeping up to date with any changes, to ensure correct payment/ deductions are made to employees in line with legal requirements Action information and data provided by the Trust in electronic and manual form and in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures to ensure the provision of payment of salaries is accurate and that deadlines are achieved Be responsible for paying a specific varied group of staff in order to meet A4C, M & D and Trust terms and conditions of employment Liaise with external agencies such as Inland Revenue, Department of Work and Pensions, Banks, Building Societies and Solicitors to provide information as required relating to employees pay in a timely and efficient manner Liaise with staff of all disciplines on matters relating to pay ensuring a high standard of customer service Monitoring and input sickness, maternity, paternity etc. Monitor overpayments to employees including calculation and administration Dealing with underpayments including calculating payments to be made by cheque and chaps ensuring this is reclaimed in the following months To participate in Drop-in Days and Staff Inductions to help employees discuss any queries they have regarding their pay To work with the Trust on new IT solutions relating to pay including E-Rostering and ESR Manager Self Service To undertake training with development to enable purpose to be fulfilled to highest standard To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties, responsibilities and grade of the post defined, subject to the proviso that appropriate training and support is given

Training:

The Level 3 Payroll Administrator standard is delivered in two elements; the CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) knowledge units and work based projects designed by the provider, to meet employer needs.

The knowledge units outlined below are delivered via the CIPP online learning platform:

National Insurance PAYE Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Statutory Parental Leave Statutory Deductions 

The last three months of the qualification will entail completing the following as part of the End Point Assessment:

Multiple-Choice Written Report Professional Discussion

Training Outcome:

Opportunity for a full-time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme.



Employer Description:
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 July 2018, bringing together five hospital sites in Derby and Burton. Our aim is to bring together the expertise of our 12,300 staff to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience


  • Location: The Johnson Building Locomotive Way Pride Park Derby DE24 8JE
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: EMA TRAINING LIMITED
  • Posted: 20-Aug-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk