Payroll Trainee: Study for CIPP + Hands-On Payroll

Sumer; Waldron; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support towards CIPP payroll

Job summary

PayAssist, part of Simmons Gainsford and the Sumer Group, is looking for a motivated Payroll Trainee in the UK. You will gain hands-on experience processing payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients while studying towards a CIPP qualification.

You will learn from experienced colleagues, develop payroll knowledge, and contribute to accurate data processing, pensions, and reports, with on-the-job training and study support.

Qualifications

• Entry-level payroll role with study support towards CIPP qualification.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with a friendly, professional approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop payroll knowledge.
• Basic IT skills and ability to learn payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with accurate and timely payroll processing for a varied client portfolio.
• Input and check payroll data including starters, leavers, salary changes and deductions.
• Learn to calculate PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pension contributions.
• Assist with payroll reports, payslips and reconciliations.
• Help prepare BACS payment files and ensure payroll data accuracy.
• Support workplace pension administration including auto-enrolment.
• Handle payroll queries from clients, HMRC and colleagues with guidance.
• Develop understanding of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Build positive relationships with clients and colleagues through professional communication.
• Progress towards CIPP qualification by applying study learnings to daily work.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Proactive attitude

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

CIPP payroll qualification study support

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

PayAssist, part of Simmons Gainsford and the Sumer Group, is looking for a motivated Payroll Trainee in the UK. You will gain hands-on experience processing payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients while studying towards a CIPP qualification.

You will learn from experienced colleagues, develop payroll knowledge, and contribute to accurate data processing, pensions, and reports, with on-the-job training and study support.