Payroll Apprentice: Level 3 Qualification & Career Growth

Icanbea; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Paid Birthday day off

5 days occupational sick pay

Company pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Company Car Lease Scheme

Staff rates for car purchases/serving

Death in service cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Job summary

Steven Eagell Group in Milton Keynes is offering an apprenticeship to become a Payroll Administrator. You will learn how to process monthly payroll, manage employee records in Workday, handle payslips and deductions, and develop Excel skills while working toward a Level 3 qualification.

No prior experience required; you'll be supported by the Payroll Team and WEST Suffolk College, with regular training sessions and potential progression into a permanent payroll role after qualification.

Qualifications

• Must have customer care skills and a non-judgemental approach.
• GCSE English and Maths are essential qualifications and will support the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing the monthly payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Respond to employee payroll queries, helping with payslips, tax, deductions and payments.
• Learn how to use Workday, our HR and payroll system, to update and maintain employee records.
• Process payroll changes, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime and bonuses.
• Develop Excel skills to help organise, check and analyse payroll information.
• Assist with calculating statutory payments, including sick pay, maternity and paternity pay.
• Support the team with payroll checks, reconciliations and reporting.
• Communicate with colleagues across the business to resolve payroll queries.
• Learn about PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and payroll legislation.
• Work closely with the Payroll Team, gaining hands-on experience and gradually taking on more responsibility.
• Complete apprenticeship training and coursework towards a Level 3 Payroll Administrator qualification.

Skills

Customer care skills

Non judgemental

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Steven Eagell Group in Milton Keynes is offering an apprenticeship to become a Payroll Administrator. You will learn how to process monthly payroll, manage employee records in Workday, handle payslips and deductions, and develop Excel skills while working toward a Level 3 qualification.

No prior experience required; you'll be supported by the Payroll Team and WEST Suffolk College, with regular training sessions and potential progression into a permanent payroll role after qualification.