Payroll Apprentice

TSG UK; Longforgan; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Structured training and development

Earn while you learn

Real career progression opportunities

Job summary

TSG UK, a division of the TSG Group, is offering a Payroll Apprenticeship in Longforgan. You will learn how salaries, overtime, pensions and deductions are calculated while supporting payroll for around 500 employees across the UK.

This paid apprenticeship combines practical workplace experience with college study, with progression into Payroll Assistant, Administrator and Supervisor roles as you gain payroll knowledge.

Qualifications

• National 5 in English and Math required.
• Eligibility to undertake a Scottish Modern Apprenticeship required.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail essential.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn required.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly and monthly payroll processing.
• Assist with payroll data entry and employee records.
• Learn PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments within a UK business.
• Support payroll reconciliations and validation checks.
• Assist with administration of the company pension scheme.
• Learn how payroll systems manage employee information.
• Respond to routine employee pay queries professionally and confidentially.
• Develop understanding of payroll legislation, compliance and best practice.
• As confidence grows, take on greater responsibility and develop new skills.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Spreadsheet handling

Education

National 5 English

National 5 Math

Scottish Modern Apprenticeship eligibility

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Take pride in being accurate

About the Payroll Apprenticeship

Every employee expects to be paid accurately and on time, payroll professionals make this happen. As a Payroll Apprentice, you will learn how salaries, overtime, pensions, tax and other deductions are calculated and processed. You will develop valuable skills in finance, data management and customer service while supporting the payroll operation for approximately 500 employees across the UK. This apprenticeship offers an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience while studying towards a recognised qualification. You will work alongside experienced payroll professionals and learn how payroll supports employees throughout their careers. This is not just an apprenticeship, it is the first step towards building a rewarding professional career in payroll!

About TSG UK

TSG UK, a division of the TSG Group, has over three decades of experience in providing equipment, services and solutions to forecourt retailers, commercial fleets and the transport industry throughout the UK. Today, TSG UK is a leading name in the new energy sector, offering a diverse range of products and advanced solutions that help businesses transition from fossil fuels to electricity, gas, hydrogen and solar energy. As part of an international group, we are helping shape the future of energy and mobility while investing in the next generation of talent.

What You'll Do

• Support weekly and monthly payroll processing
• Assist with payroll data entry and employee records
• Learn how PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments are administered within a UK business
• Support payroll reconciliations and validation checks
• Assist with administration of the company pension scheme
• Learn how payroll systems are used to manage employee information
• Respond to routine employee pay queries professionally and confidentially
• Develop an understanding of payroll legislation, compliance and best practice
• As your confidence and knowledge grow, you will be given greater responsibility and opportunities to develop new skills.

What We're Looking For

This apprenticeship could be the right fit for you if you:

• Enjoy working with numbers and data
• have a tendency to spot small details that others miss
• Take pride in being accurate
• Enjoy solving problems
• Are trustworthy and can handle confidential information responsibly
• Enjoy working with systems, spreadsheets and information
• Want to develop a specialist business skill that is valued across many industries

Essential Requirements

• National 5, or equivalent, in English
• National 5, or equivalent, in Math
• Eligible to undertake a Scottish Modern Apprenticeship
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• A willingness to learn and follow processes carefully

Nice to haves

• Confidence using Microsoft Excel or spreadsheets
• Administration or customer service experience
• Experience handling information accurately and confidentially

How We'll Support Your Development

First few months

• Learn about TSG, our payroll processes and systems
• Complete your apprenticeship induction and training
• Build relationships with colleagues across the business
• Develop confidence in payroll administration activities

As you progress

• Take ownership of routine payroll activities
• Assist with payroll processing and pension administration
• Support employee payroll enquiries
• Develop specialist payroll knowledge and practical workplace experience

Future career opportunities

This apprenticeship is designed as the first step in a long-term career in payroll, with potential progression into Payroll Assistant, Payroll Administrator and Payroll Supervisor roles.

Payroll is a specialist profession that combines finance, legislation, systems and customer service skills, creating opportunities for long-term career development. Progression opportunities will depend on your performance, successful completion of the apprenticeship and business requirements.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: From £17,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Structured training and development
• Earn while you learn
• Real career progression opportunities

Working pattern

You will be based full-time at our Longforgan office, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Following successful completion of your initial probation period, you will attend college one day per week during term time, allowing you to gain a recognised qualification while developing valuable workplace experience.

Why choose TSG?

At TSG, you will be more than just an apprentice. You will become part of a supportive team that is committed to helping you learn, develop and succeed. If you are ready to take your first step into a professional career, enjoy working with numbers and want to develop valuable skills in a specialist profession, we would love to hear from you. Start your payroll career with TSG UK and help ensure that hundreds of employees across the business are paid accurately and on time.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; our commitment to DEI:

At TSG UK, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, ethnicity, or marital status. We value the diverse perspectives that an inclusive workforce brings and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our mission.