Start Your Career in Payroll with Great British Energy- Nuclear! Are you looking to take your first step into a career in Payroll? Join Great British Nuclear as a Payroll Administration Apprentice and become part of a supportive team that helps pay the people powering the UK. Qualification Requirements 5 GCSE's at grade AC / 9-4 including Maths and English. Equivalent qualifications will be considered. Salary - £23,810 per annum Benefits Holiday Allowance - 30 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3% Sick Pay Location - Warrington, UK Working Hours Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm with 30 minute lunch break. Duration - 18 months Start Date - September 2025 Interview Date - August 2025 Closing Date for Applications - 4th August 2025 To Apply To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on recruitment@cogentskills.com for assistance. Next Steps Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email. The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager along with your application form to decide who is brought through to the final interview. Job Description Join Our Team as a Payroll Administration Apprentice! Job Profile Joining Great British Energy - Nuclear as a Payroll Administration Apprentice offers an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. You'll be part of a dedicated HR team, learning and growing alongside experienced professionals who are committed to your development. This role allows you to gain hands-on experience with payroll processes, statutory deductions, and compliance, all while contributing to the smooth operation of the organisation. You'll enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts the efficiency and success of the company. With a focus on continuous learning and collaboration, you'll develop valuable skills that will set you up for future success. If you're someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to grow within a reputable company, this role is perfect for you. Great British Energy - Nuclear values professionalism, integrity, and teamwork, making it an ideal place to start your career journey. Key Responsibilities Support payroll processes and update & maintain systems Providing general administration support duties and answering payroll helpdesk queries Learn about and support statutory leave and payments (e.g., adoption, paternity, shared parental, bereavement) with guidance from the HR team. Assist with statutory deductions (e.g., income tax, National Insurance, Apprenticeship Levy) under supervision. Support new starter processes (e.g., handling P45s, Starter Checklists) with help from colleagues. Assist with pay deductions (statutory, contractual, voluntary) while learning from experienced team members Help calculate statutory payments (e.g., SSP, SMP) alongside the HR team. Perform manual payroll calculations (e.g. income tax, National Insurance, pensions, student loans) with support. Support leaver processes (e.g., managing P45s, payments for leavers) with guidance Assist with payroll calculations (gross to net pay, statutory payments) under supervision Produces accurate documents and records Help with post-payroll processes (e.g., payroll reconciliation, RTI submissions) alongside the HR team Makes effective decisions. Candidate Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Understands Great British Energy - Nuclear HR policies and how they apply to your work in the department and employees within the business Understands payroll compliance (regulations, compliance bodies, penalty regimes) with training and support Proficient in IT packages (e.g., MS Office) Able to produce accurate documents and records Good decision-making skills Able to complete high-quality work Able to manage tasks and time efficiently Demonstrates professionalism and integrity Good verbal and written communication skills Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills to interact well across various channels Able to build and maintain positive working relationships with people across the business Uses initiative by finding ways to complete tasks/solve queries. Training To Be Delivered Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Payroll Administrator Training Provider: MBKB Delivery model: Day release to training provider 31-33 Market Place, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1PE Future Prospects This role is part of our talent plan for the future. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to be considered for any other suitable vacancies. Things To Be Considered Please be mindful, would will need to travel to the Training Provider in Wigan 1 day a week. About Great British - Energy Nuclear Great British Energy- Nuclear (GBEN) is a new government arm’s length body supporting the delivery of Britain’s energy security and net zero, making sure that we can power Britain from Britain sustainably. It has been set up to turn nuclear ambition into reality. GBE-N’s first step was to start the technology selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in July 2023. SMRs can potentially be quicker to deploy and less expensive to build than traditional nuclear power plants because they are smaller, have factory based modular manufacturing, and more flexible deployment options. GBE-N is aiming to deliver fast, based on a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity and creates an inclusive workplace. It draws on deep nuclear expertise and experience both in this country and abroad. And it can unlock billions of pounds of private and public investment from design to operation, helping to get sites ready for development, and working to grow manufacturing capacity and skills capability. Our activities will be driven by our values, which are: Trust - We prioritise safety, we act responsibly and with integrity. Collaborative - We work as a team ; we value diversity and expertise. Challenge - We are curious and courageous in the way we think and act. Care - We are thoughtful, inclusive and respectful of others. Drive - We get things done and we make a difference. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at recruitment@cogentskills.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.