The closing date is 16th Oct 2025
Anticipated Interview date(s) 31/10/25
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a payroll assistant to join the payroll team within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Based at Wynford House in Yeovil. This is an permanent contract working 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
As a Payroll Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the administration of the Payroll service within our Trust. You'll work closely with the Payroll and HR teams to ensure that all admin matters are handled efficiently and accurately.
We are a friendly, hardworking and committed team with a strong focus on supporting career development and ensuring staff feel valued and engaged.
This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who is able to work within a fast paced, busy environment.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
GCSE Grade C literacy and numeracy or able to demonstrate equivalent by experience/skills
Desirable
Payroll qualification or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
Experience communication face to face, via email and via the telephone effectively and accurately
Desirable
Experience in an administrative environment preferably within the NHS
For help with your application, contact:
Simon Dixon
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£ to £ Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
184-OL-PU-3390
Job locations
Payroll Dept - Yeovil
Wynford House
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8HR