Apprentice/Trainee Payroll Administrator
Looking to start your career in payroll? Join our Finance team as an Apprentice/Trainee Payroll Administrator.
Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, you will support the team with day-to-day payroll administration while developing your skills and knowledge. You will work with colleagues in Finance, HR and across the Company, helping to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
The Role
As an Apprentice/Trainee Payroll Administrator, you will learn how the monthly payroll process works and assist with a range of administrative tasks. You will build your confidence and take on more responsibility as your knowledge and experience grow, with guidance from the Payroll Supervisor.
With guidance and supervision, your responsibilities will include:
- Helping to set up new starters and update employee payroll records.
- Assisting with monthly timesheets and entering information for overtime, bonuses, commissions, holiday pay and sickness.
- Supporting the preparation of final payments for employees leaving the Company.
- Helping to prepare and distribute electronic payslips and payroll documents, including P45s, P60s and P11Ds.
- Learning how salary payments are prepared via BACS and supporting checks to help meet payment deadlines.
- Keeping pension, sickness and other employee payroll records accurate and up to date.
- Learning to use Excel and payroll software to prepare reports and check information.
- Helping to gather payroll information for HR, management and external agencies.
- Assisting with routine payroll enquiries and referring more complex questions to the Payroll Supervisor.
- Supporting communication with branches about payroll information and deadlines.
- Learning about the Pension Fund Payroll and assisting with related administration when required.
- Assisting with account reconciliations and other administrative tasks across Finance and HR.
- Developing an understanding of payroll procedures, relevant legislation, confidentiality and data protection.
About You
You do not need previous payroll experience. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and keen to learn, with good attention to detail and an interest in working with numbers.
You should be comfortable using a computer, willing to develop your Excel skills and happy to ask questions. You will need to handle confidential information carefully, communicate politely with colleagues and work towards deadlines with support from the team.
An interest in payroll, finance or business administration is welcome. You do not need to be a payroll expert — a positive attitude and willingness to learn are what matter.
What You’ll Bring
- Enthusiasm for starting a career in payroll and a willingness to learn.
- Good attention to detail and a careful approach to checking your work.
- Good organisational skills and a willingness to learn how to prioritise tasks.
- Basic computer skills and an interest in developing your knowledge of Excel and payroll software.
- Confidence working with numbers and an interest in learning payroll processes.
- Clear communication skills and a friendly, helpful approach.
- The ability to follow instructions, ask for help when needed and work as part of a team.
- A responsible approach to handling confidential information.
- A flexible attitude and willingness to support colleagues in Finance and HR.
Join Our Team
This is an opportunity to gain practical experience in a busy Finance team, develop useful payroll and administration skills, and build the foundations for your future career.
If you are keen to learn, enjoy working with numbers and take pride in getting the details right, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to start your career in payroll.