Apprentice Payroll Administrator

First City Recruitment Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join First City as an Apprentice Payroll Administrator in Swindon, where you'll gain hands-on experience in finance. This role offers training in payroll execution, accounting skills, and the chance to make a significant impact within a supportive team. Build your career in a growing sector while earning a salary and working towards a formal qualification.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Understanding of Accounting/Finance is preferred.
• Passion for developing skills in the finance sector.

Responsibilities

• Execute payrolls and complete necessary reporting using Sage L50.
• Investigate and resolve any payroll-related queries.
• Collaborate with internal teams for accurate information sharing.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Proficient in MS Office

Education

GCSE grade C or 4 in Maths and English

Tools

Sage L50

Job description

The role as Apprentice Payroll Administrator is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work within a busy team based in Swindon.An Ideal entry level position if you would like a career in Payroll / Finance.

You will be given the opportunity to get involved in a multiple array of tasks whilst working towards your apprenticeship.

You will be contributing to the successful performance of the existing Finance Team, providing assistance and support to them in managing accounts.You will be supported to develop your accounting and administrative abilities and gain relevant skills and experience to further your career in finance and accounting.This is an excellent opportunity to acquire and hone practical accounting skills in a professional environment alongside a formal qualification.

Key responsibilities include:

• Using Sage L50 to execute payrolls and complete the necessary reporting, full training given.
• Working with Aged Debtor Reports to highlight areas of concern to the relevant parties.
• Investigation, classification and resolution of queries that may arise
• Other Duties within the Finance Department where necessary to enrich your career in Finance
• Customer facing with good communication skills
• Be highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks and ability to learn and put into practice new skills
• Collaborate with internal teams, ensuring accurate and sensitive information sharing in line with data protection regulations
• Complete course work on time and to a high standard and Produce, maintain and be responsible for content, accuracy and sign off of assessments completed

Skills :

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and good numerical skills

Requirements:

• Be 16 years of age or older
• Must have at least a grade C or 4 GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Have an understanding and/or interest in Accounting/Finance

Duration:

The Apprenticeship will take between 12 - 18 months to complete

Courses available Accountancy (AAT) Level 2 or 3 depending previous qualifications

Salary: £7.55 per hour for the 1st year - Rate will be assessed after a year.

Location: Swindon

Hours: 08.30am -16:30pm.Monday - Friday

Some flexibility in hours may be required to suit the needs of the business.

Why Join Us?
At First City, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in the health and social care sector.You'll work in a supportive environment where your contribution is valued and career development is encouraged.

This position may be closed sooner if a suitable candidate is appointed

ALL EMPLOYMENT WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE IS SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CHECK AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING