Job Description

The closing date is 16th Oct 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 31/10/25

Job summary

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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

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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

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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

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Please see attached and Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

GCSE Grade C literacy and numeracy or able to demonstrate equivalent by experience/skills


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Desirable

Payroll qualification or relevant experience


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Experience

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Essential

Experience communication face to face, via email and via the telephone effectively and accurately


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Desirable

Experience in an administrative environment preferably within the NHS


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For help with your application, contact:

Simon Dixon


simon.dixon@somersetft.nhs.uk


01935385295


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 3


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Salary

24937.00 to 26598.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-PU-3390


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Job locations

Payroll Dept - Yeovil

Wynford House

Yeovil

Somerset

BA22 8HR