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Senior Payroll AssistantNHS

Portland or Poole, DT5 1BB Permanent £32,000 to £36,000
Posted 8 September 2026 Closing date 8 October 2026
Weymouth Rail Station (3.3 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (17.6 miles, direct) Seldown Coach Station (22.9 miles, direct)

Job summary

Package Description: Agincare is experiencing rapid growth, and with that comes exciting opportunities to strengthen our support teams. Were now looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Payroll Assistant to join our busy finance department and help deliver accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll services. About the Role Reporting to the Head of Payroll, the Senior Payroll Assistant will be responsible for their own payrolls and will also be responsible in supporting with payroll projects. They will also support colleagues in their own work and provide training when required. Key Responsibilities End-to-end payroll processing Working closely with the Head of Payroll and Assistant Payroll Manager in the delivery of project-based work Third-party reporting, including Nest, Office of National Statistics, Court Orders and HMRC Deliver expert guidance on payroll processing, policies and procedures, develop and educate current policies and procedures. Deliver payroll-specific training to the team where required Provide advice to queries as required, and support the team to be responsive and accurate in their responses.

Main duties of the job

Agincare is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Payroll Assistant to join their finance department and help deliver accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll services. The role reports to the Head of Payroll and involves managing payrolls, supporting payroll projects, and training colleagues. Key responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, third-party reporting, and providing expert guidance on payroll procedures. Candidates should have significant experience in payroll, an ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and excellent IT skills, especially Excel. A CIPP qualification or the willingness to study towards it is also required.

Job description

Package Description: Agincare is experiencing rapid growth, and with that comes exciting opportunities to strengthen our support teams. Were now looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Payroll Assistant to join our busy finance department and help deliver accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll services.

About the RoleReporting to the Head of Payroll, the Senior Payroll Assistant will be responsible for their own payrolls and

will also be responsible in supporting with payroll projects. They will also support colleagues in their own

work and provide training when required.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end payroll processing
  • Working closely with the Head of Payroll and Assistant Payroll Manager in the delivery of project-based work
  • Third-party reporting, including Nest, Office of National Statistics, Court Orders and HMRC
  • Deliver expert guidance on payroll processing, policies and procedures, develop and educate

current policies and procedures.

  • Deliver payroll-specific training to the team where required
  • Provide advice to queries as required, and support the team to be responsive and accurate in their

responses.

  • Provide key data as require

What Were Looking ForWere seeking someone with:

  • Significant experience in end to end payroll
  • Have a flexible approach to changing demands of the role.
  • Ability to work under pressure, in a deadline driven environment
  • Excellent IT Skills, especially Excel and receptive to technology changes.
  • CIPP Qualified, studying or willingness to study towards

If youre reliable, detail-focused, and ready to grow with us wed love to hear from you.

About Agincare

Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

About us

Agincare is a family-run business that has been caring for and supporting people since 1986. As one of the UK's largest care providers with over 4,500 team members, the company continues to grow, operating over 100 locations across England, including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to supporting care leavers' independence. The company offers equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all, ensuring that its services comply with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.

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