Apprentice Payroll Assistant

Summary

Girling & Co, in Ruddington are seeking an enthusiastic Payroll Apprentice to their dynamic team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career, providing practical experience. You will process payroll, issue payslips, create reports, use Sage and be supported to achieve a level 3 qualification with EMA.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Payroll administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 9 December
Duration: 1 year 3 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

Processes company’s payroll every pay period
Maintain payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data
Computes employee take-home pay based on time records, benefits, and taxes
Answers staff questions about wages, deductions, attendance, and time records
Receives and coordinates requests for leave and other absences
Handle changes in exemptions, job status, and job titles
Adhere to payroll policies and procedures and comply with relevant HMRC laws and regulations
Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in timesheets and payroll records
Honour confidentiality of employees’ pay records
Complete payroll reports for record-keeping purposes, managerial and client review
Calculating PAYE taxes as well as National Insurance contributions
Perform the distribution of wages through production of online or email payslips and sending of information of net pay amounts to clients for the direct transfers to employees’ bank accounts
Submission of the Workplace Pension Scheme data for each employer and submit to the relevant pension provider of the deductions of the contributions from the employer’s bank account

Where you’ll work

11 High Street

Ruddington

Nottingham

NG11 6DT

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

EMA TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Payroll administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

gather, analyse and process payroll data and information
resolve different types of queries that may be presented from payroll customers such as employees, clients, management, explaining and documenting responses
deal with complaints, following processes and escalating complex situations
meet client or customer needs in line with service level agreements
provide customer service using agreed systems and processes, taking ownership for work applying agreed processes for checking
adhere to deadlines and process schedules both internal and statutory, mitigating the impact on the business, employees and clients of deadlines not being met by reprioritising tasks when dealing with conflicting or changing demands
select appropriate media for communication etc recognising the advantages and risks related to each method
escalate concerns relating to deadlines in a timely manner, suggesting solutions
use the appropriate communication media for each stakeholder for each situation. Examples may include ‘phone, face-to-face, email and letters, communicating and engaging professionally, accurately and appropriately, respecting the principles of data protection and confidentiality
Build and maintain trust and sound relationships with stakeholders to deliver quality payroll services
develop and maintain strong working relationships with team colleagues, supporting and collaborating to achieve results, seeking advice when appropriate within parameters of the role
use computerised payroll software and spreadsheet packages such as MS Excel
use systems and processes to support the payroll function. Examples may include the provision of accounting information and the Real Time Information submissions to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
gather, analyse and process payroll data and information
resolve different types of queries that may be presented from payroll customers such as employees, clients, management, explaining and documenting responses
deal with complaints, following processes and escalating complex situations
meet client or customer needs in line with service level agreements
provide customer service using agreed systems and processes, taking ownership for work applying agreed processes for checking
adhere to deadlines and process schedules both internal and statutory, mitigating the impact on the business, employees and clients of deadlines not being met by reprioritising tasks when dealing with conflicting or changing demands
select appropriate media for communication etc recognising the advantages and risks related to each method
escalate concerns relating to deadlines in a timely manner, suggesting solutions
use the appropriate communication media for each stakeholder for each situation. Examples may include ‘phone, face-to-face, email and letters, communicating and engaging professionally, accurately and appropriately, respecting the principles of data protection and confidentiality
Build and maintain trust and sound relationships with stakeholders to deliver quality payroll services
develop and maintain strong working relationships with team colleagues, supporting and collaborating to achieve results, seeking advice when appropriate within parameters of the role
use computerised payroll software and spreadsheet packages such as MS Excel
use systems and processes to support the payroll function. Examples may include the provision of accounting information and the Real Time Information submissions to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

Your training plan

Level 3 Payroll Administrator apprenticeship standard
Training will be delivered remotely via MS teams
You will join a cohort of learners and attend the MS teams classroom sessions with your trainer
Alongside classes you will receive 121 mentor support and regular catch-ups with your mentor and line manager in the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 5)

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Confident IT user

About this company

Girlings & Co was established in 1990 and today we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike. We have many clients in the local community and service businesses, small and medium, across many sectors including: the service sector, the construction industry, the professions, agricultural, manufacturers and retailers. As well as accountancy, bookkeeping and tax skills, our staff also have individual specialisms which enable us to provide clients with a first class tailored service. With our wealth of experience we pride ourselves on delivering an unparalleled service to all clients, whatever their size or sector. In addition to traditional auditing, accounting and tax services we also provide advice on how to improve and develop your business. Whether you need an integrated business strategy, access to corporate finance or specialist tax advice we are here to help you achieve your goals.

https://www.amgirling.co.uk/about-us (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The right candidate could progress into a permanent role and further professional development

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EMA TRAINING LIMITED

Apply@ematraining.co.uk

01332371666

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284787.

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Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 4 December at 11:59pm)

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