Apprentice Payroll Administrator

We are recruiting for an efficient Apprentice Payroll Administrator to be responsible for all payroll processes from start to finish, we require the candidate to have strong numeracy skills, keen eye for detail, be able to multitask effectively and be able to work on their own initiative as well as working as part of a small team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Inputting and processing data for the 4-weekly payroll for our Care Home Business

Maintaining emails and post on a daily basis

Entering and checking all payroll information, such as new starters, leavers, employee changes, sickness & Maternity etc in to the company payroll systems (Sage) in line with our current processes

Collating information, manual calculations and producing 4 weekly payroll reports

Downloading and entering data from HMRC into the Payroll system (Tax Codes, Student Loans etc)

Calculating and making 3rd party payments (AOE, CSA Payments, Childcare Vouchers etc)

Provide assistance, support and advice to all employees & care homes, regional managers and directors on all payroll related information

Maintaining the accuracy of payroll data across all systems, Sage Payroll, Coolcare, Peoples Pension etc

Supporting the Payroll Manager with any Adhoc requirements and working closely with HR and other departments in the continual development and improvement of processes and relationships

To ensure that employee pension records are accurate and that their contributions are paid over to the Peoples Pension by the due date

Ensuring own work fully complies with company Financial Policies & Procedures

APPRENTICESHIP DETAILS

In addition to the above day to day duties, we will provide and fund an accredited CIPP Payroll Administrator Level 3 through the provider Smart Training & Recruitment

The above qualification will be delivered online over 18 Months + 4 Months End Point Assessment.

It will cover the following topics

Business and Customer Awareness

Regulations and Legislation

Gross Pay National Insurance

Taxation and Tax Codes

Tax Table

Net Pay

Statutory Sick Pay

Child related payments (SMP,SAP, SHPP, SPP, SBP)

Pensions

Benefits in Kind, CIS, OpRA & K Codes

Systems and Processes

Monthly virtual classroom lessons / workshops

Additional online 1-2-1 support from our specialist tutors

Calculation revision lessons

Workplace training, shadowing & mentoring Progress reviews

Functional Skills Support in English and Mathematics End Point Assessment preparation

As you progress through your learning topics, we will supplement this with involvement in real life cases, as and when they are being processed through Payroll. This will enable you to gain supported relevant experience.

REQUIREMENTS

Good IT skills including the use of Microsoft Excel & Word

A desire to have a career in Payroll

Excellent communication skills

Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail

Ability to work as part of a team

Good planning and organisational skills to balance and prioritise work

WHAT WE OFFER

Free parking on site
23 working days per annum + Bank Holidays – ability to purchase an additional 5 days holidays

Annual Pay Review

Discretionary Bonus
Pension
Breakfast and fruit bowl provided daily

On site gym

On Site Café/Bar

Fully Funded Qualifications

Career Progression Opportunities