NHS Payroll Controller

Civica is the UK’s leading public sector software provider, with more than 22 years of sustained growth.

We’re developing and delivering the technologies that are transforming our vital public services, across Local Government, Central Government, Healthcare and beyond.

We require an NHS Payroll Controller on a 12 month maternity cover contract to deliver managed payroll services to NHS Trusts using the Electronic Staff Records system. This is a great opportunity join a market leading technology company and bring with you your payroll knowledge and expertise to our welcoming friendly team!.

This role will act as first point of contact for Trust employees and Trust staff, and managing any issues that arise. The ideal candidate will have experience of processing NHS payroll using the ESR system.

Requirements

• Good understanding of Payroll legislation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Understand the need to follow established procedures
• Ability to use own initiative within a team environment
• Ability to think logically and solve problems effectively
• Have a ‘can do’ attitude
• work well as part of a team

Key Responsibilities:·

• To key input into payrolls, check input and calculate payrolls
• To produce BAC’s reports for clients and ensure that they are authorised on time
• To ensure that all payments are processed accurately, according to the agreed schedule
• To produce payroll reports and pay slips for the client
• To handle client queries in a professional and friendly manner and by taking full ownership of the query always ensuring that a resolution is delivered to the client on time
• To maintain communication with 3rd parties such as Inland Revenue, CSA, Pension Providers, etc.
• To escalate issues to the Team Manager immediately if a problem occurs during processing
• To process end of year returns accurately and on time
• To maintain all necessary administration relating to the above tasks
• To ensure compliance to all legislative requirements
• To update your skills in line with changing legislation, NHS T&Cs and changes i

Benefits

Life at Civica

• Blended working: less commuting, more time with your friends and family.

• ‘Investors in People’ – Gold: We prioritise the development of our colleagues to match their ambition.

• Financial Times - Diversity Leader 2022: We’re committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture.

• Top rated employer – Glassdoor: Our average length of service is 9 years.

• Societal Impact: Our solutions impact positive societal change, supporting local Authorities, Schools, Police forces, the NHS and numerous Central Government offices.

Building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture

Studies have shown that certain underrepresented groups of people are less likely to apply for a job that they don’t 100% match. At Civica, we’re committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture where diversity thrives, and all of our people excel.

So, if you like the sound of this opportunity but you don’t meet all of the requirements then please apply. You could be the perfect candidate for this or other opportunities within Civica.

Mental Health Champions are here for you!

We have a team of Mental Health Champions working hard to change the stigma around Mental Health. We routinely run awareness workshops to ensure our colleagues better understand how Mental Health can impact your day to day life. We are available for support when you need it most and actively encourage our people to reach out to us.

Affinity Groups

Civica has different affinity groups in place, where people can share experiences and put forward their ideas, suggestions and recommendations to make Civica an even more inclusive organisation for everyone. Our groups are for anyone who wants to support and ally with that community and include: Early careers, accessibility, parents and guardians, wellness, LGBTQIA+, race and ethnicity and many more.

Civica is a Diversity Leader, ranked as one of the top European companies for workplace diversity and equality - Financial Times 2022.

Civica is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture where diversity thrives, and all of our people excel. We believe that diversity stimulates innovation, enables us to deliver better outcomes for people and communities, supports the growth of our people, and delivers great results for our customers. Civica recruit, promote and reward our people based on their contribution, regardless of gender, race, disability, religion/belief, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.