Payroll Administration Apprenticeship

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE; Port Clarence; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough College Group is hiring a Payroll Technician Apprentice to join the busy Payroll team. You’ll help with data entry, queries, and routine payroll tasks while gaining practical experience in payroll, HR and finance.

Working Monday to Friday, you’ll develop Excel and other IT skills, learn payroll legislation and HMRC requirements, and have the opportunity for progression to a full-time role on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSE English at grade 4 or above.
• GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Attention to detail and organisation.
• Teamwork and customer care.

Responsibilities

• Greet staff and visitors to the Payroll department.
• Gather payroll information via email, phone, Teams and in person.
• Support payroll data entry for starters, leavers, variations and timesheets.
• Assist with calculations of hours worked, holiday pay, salaries and statutory payments.
• Produce clear payroll reports using relevant information systems and tools.
• Contribute to accurate and timely payroll processing for all staff.
• Learn payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension enrolment rules.
• Develop Excel and other IT skills to support payroll analysis and reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end activities and related processes.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Introduction

Are you ready to launch your career in a role where problem-solving, accuracy and great people skills all come together? We’re looking for a motivated Payroll Technician Apprentice to join our friendly, supportive and busy Payroll team- this could be the perfect first step into a rewarding career in Payroll, HR or Finance.

About the Employer

Middlesbrough College Group is the largest FE provider in the Tees Valley, rated outstanding by ofsted.

What You'll Do

• Giving staff and visitors a warm, friendly welcome to the Payroll department
• Communicating confidently with colleagues across the College to gather essential payroll information — via email, phone, Teams and face to face
• Responding to everyday payroll queries and building your confidence in knowing when to ask for support with more complex questions
• Supporting accurate entry and verification of payroll data including starters, leavers, variations and timesheets
• Assisting with pay calculations such as hours worked, holiday pay, salaries and statutory payments
• Helping produce clear, accurate payroll reports using relevant information systems and tools
• Contributing to the smooth, accurate and timely processing of payroll for all staff
• Learn and apply payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension enrolment rules
• Developing competence In Microsoft applications, especially Excel — to support payroll analysis, calculations and reporting
• Gaining insight into key processes such as month-end and year-end activities
• Take part in departmental administrative projects that help the team run efficiently
• Maintain organised, accurate records in line with GDPR and company policies ensuring confidentiality whilst handling sensitive HR information appropriately
• Contribute to Departmental Strategic Objectives, College's Equality and Diversity Policy, Quality Frameworks and Health & Safety Procedures
• Actively engage in Continuous Professional Development
• Carrying out additional duties aligned with your role, skills and training as required
• Duties may be varied as needed to meet the changing needs of the college

Training Outcome

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Payroll Administration apprenticeship there may, where available, be the opportunity to join us as a full time permanent employee.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Payroll administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: NATIONAL UPSKILL LIMITED