Payroll Apprentice Administrator

Armstrong Watson; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Apprentice Administrator to join their Newcastle office. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while pursuing a Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship. You will be an integral part of the Payroll team, supporting payroll processing, maintaining client records, and addressing queries. With a commitment to professional development, this firm fosters a supportive environment for career growth. If you have a positive attitude and a passion for Payroll, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in a trusted business advisory firm.

Benefits

Pension

Holiday Entitlement

Health Plans

Professional Development

Employee Schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science.
• At least 96 UCAS points at A Level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing payrolls and maintaining client records.
• Handle queries from clients, HMRC, and colleagues.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Client Record Maintenance

Query Handling

Education

7 GCSEs at Grade 5 (C) or above

96 UCAS points at A Level or equivalent

Job description

Payroll Apprentice Administrator

Armstrong Watson Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

About Us

Armstrong Watson is a trusted independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services are centered around supporting our clients to achieve prosperity, security, and peace of mind, with a dedicated team of approximately 700 colleagues across 19 offices. Our core values are Honesty, Humanity, Trust, and Passion.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Payroll Apprentice within our Newcastle office. You will support the Payroll team by assisting with processing payrolls, maintaining client records, and handling queries from clients, HMRC, and colleagues. This role offers the opportunity to complete a Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship, leading to potential membership of the CIPP.

The start date is 1st September 2025.

The Candidate

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of 7 GCSEs at Grade 5 (C) or above, including Maths, English, and Science, or 6 National Fives at Grade C or above.
• Minimum of 96 UCAS points at A Level, Scottish Highers, or BTEC Level 3 or above.
• At least 18 years old by 31st August 2025.

Candidates should have a positive attitude and a passion for Payroll.

Application Process

Apply online with your CV by midnight on 27th April 2025. Shortlisted candidates will complete an online assessment and be invited to an Assessment Centre on 29th May 2025. Note: Sponsorship visas are not available for this role.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits including pension, holiday entitlement, health plans, professional development, and various employee schemes. We support your career growth in a supportive environment.