Payroll Administrator (Apprentice)

SMH BCL Accountants Limited; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for qualifications

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance 4x salary

Social events

Staff discounts

Job summary

SMH Group in Rotherham is seeking a Payroll Administrator Apprentice to join our busy payroll team. You will assist in payroll administration while gaining hands-on experience and working towards the Payroll Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Your role includes data entry, assisting with payroll calculations, handling payroll queries, and supporting the payroll team. You will need strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, along with a willingness to learn and develop.

Qualifications

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Must be client centric, ensuring best service.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in payroll.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and processing of payroll.
• Data entry and processing for payroll accuracy.
• Handle basic payroll queries from clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client centric

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in AI

Microsoft Office

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9 – 4 (including English and Maths)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The SMH Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services to our clients including Accountancy, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance. We have over 150 employees across our 10 offices throughout the Yorkshire/Derbyshire region.

At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future. As we continue to grow as a business we strive to be guided by our core behaviours – Client Centric, acting as One Firm, and Caring by doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities. As clients and our people at the fore front of everything we do, we leave no stone unturned to deliver consistent and impactful results. We foster a culture of respect, support, and inclusion within our teams.

What will you be doing in the role?

You will join our payroll team to assist with administration and processing of payroll for our clients. You will be working towards the Payroll Level 3 Administrator Apprenticeship whilst gaining valuable hands on experience in a busy payroll department.

Your duties will include:

• Data entry and processing, ensuring all data inputted onto the various systems is accurate
• Assisting with payroll calculations and payrolled benefits
• Handling basic payroll queries from clients, ensuring that any complex issues are escalated appropriately
• Assisting the payroll team with sending payslips, P45s, P60s and P11d(b)
• Liaise with HMRC regarding PAYE queries
• Providing general administrative support to the payroll team
• Developing excellent working relationships with existing and new clients
• Learning payroll legislation
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Covering reception as and when required
• Handling incoming and outgoing post to the office as and when required
• Any other duties as reasonably requested in order to assist the wider team/Group

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role and developing your career in payroll you will need:

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in using AI or a keen desire to develop these skills
• Good numerical skills
• Communication skills – both verbal and written
• To be client centric – ensuring we deliver the best possible service to our clients
• A willingness to learn
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines

What qualifications/experience do you need?

To be able to complete the Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship you will need:

• At least 5 GCSEs at grade 9 – 4 (or equivalent) which must include English and Maths
• Previous experience of working in a customer focused environment is desirable
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook

Our benefits and perks

• Study support for professional qualifications
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (with the ability to purchase up to 5 more)
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Eye tests
• Social events
• Volunteering opportunities
• Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and residential mortgages