Payroll Apprentice: Start Your Career in Payroll

W Talent; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance (4x salary)

Eye test support

Study support for apprenticeship

Job summary

W Talent invites applications for a Payroll Administrator Apprentice in Rotherham. You will join an established payroll team, supporting accurate and efficient payroll processing for a diverse client portfolio while studying for a Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship.

The role offers hands-on experience, full training, and progression opportunities within a supportive, people‑focused culture. Competitive salary (£23,000–£25,000) plus benefits and study support are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 9-4 or equivalent), including English and Maths.
• Previous experience within a customer-focused environment would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent accuracy skills.
• Good numerical ability and confidence working with data.
• Strong IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Interest in developing payroll knowledge and building a long-term career within the profession.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Well organised with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Proactive, reliable and willing to learn.
• A client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the processing of client payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Complete payroll data entry and ensure information is recorded correctly across internal systems.
• Support payroll calculations, including payrolled benefits and adjustments.
• Respond to basic payroll queries from clients and elevate more complex issues when required.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of payslips, P45s, P60s and P11D(b) documentation.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding PAYE-related queries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records while ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Learn and apply current payroll legislation and best practice.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider payroll team.
• Support office administration duties when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

W Talent invites applications for a Payroll Administrator Apprentice in Rotherham. You will join an established payroll team, supporting accurate and efficient payroll processing for a diverse client portfolio while studying for a Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship.

The role offers hands-on experience, full training, and progression opportunities within a supportive, people‑focused culture. Competitive salary (£23,000–£25,000) plus benefits and study support are provided.