Payroll & Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

Do you want to work for a well-established and supportive employer? With this active role within their payroll team, you’ll learn about a variety of areas within accounting and specialise on payroll systems. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who likes wants to learn about accounting and its administration functions.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 30 November
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

With RNN Group support, this Apprenticeship will give you an insight into Wright Engineering and how a large business operates.

This role will specifically develop you into a professional Payroll Administration specialist in a large organisation.

You will learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours to be able to:

Manage & input weekly timesheets
Process payment of weekly overnights & expenses
Upload documents onto the HR system
Upload & updating training records
Issue & retrieve starter packs
Chase outstanding documents for new starters
Help with processing of the monthly payroll
Book entry medical appointments
General office duties
Deal with payroll queries (over the telephone & email)
Use Payroll, Excel, Word & Outlook software

Where you’ll work

Carlton Forest Red Lane Off Blyth Road

Worksop

S81 8BP

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

RNN GROUP

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.

Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills maths Level 2 (if required)
Functional Skills English Level 2 (if required)
Monthly day release online (6 hour sessions) and 10 weekly onsite reviews & observations

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths & English (grade A*-C (4-9))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

IT skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Some knowledge of Microsoft
Keen attention to detail
Friendly and approachable

Other requirements

Ensure you can travel to the place of work for the working hours stated above.

About this company

Established in 1986, Wright Engineering is a company with a long history and excellent reputation for the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of innovative materials handling solutions for all purposes, from concept through to realisation. As a supportive business, Wright Engineering is a huge advocate for Apprenticeships, with over 20 Apprentices successfully working at the business over the past few years. If you think you could be their next success, they want to hear from you!

https://www.wrighteng.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full-time employment and progression to higher education.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RNN GROUP

Lorraine

lorraine.savage@rnngroup.ac.uk

07713319356

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281645.

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Closes on Friday 15 November

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