Summary
An exciting opportunity to join Sellick Partnerships as a Payroll Admin Apprentice, whilst studying towards your Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
Wage
£18,000 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. Hybrid and flexible working - including the opportunity to use office space as much as you want, to reduce household.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 26 May 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Highly motivated Payroll Administrator Apprentice required to join the payroll team of a market-leading professional services recruitment firm.
Sellick Partnership is a well-established leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across seven offices nationwide. Our core business values are Passionate, Respected and Engaging, and these have a significant impact on the way we work both internally and externally. “Shining a light on the future of our people” is our vision.
Our head office in Manchester currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Payroll Administrator Apprentice within our contractor payroll team, working on a full-time basis in order to pay 1400+ workers each week.
Reporting to our Associate Director of Finance, you will take on a variety of responsibilities whilst working alongside a strong team who will provide superb on the job training on our internal payroll system. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a role working in a fast paced, constantly evolving sector.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to begin a career in payroll. The successful candidate will be joining a great team who provide exceptional accounts and payroll support to our growing specialist professional services recruitment business.
The key responsibilities will include:
* Importing timesheet and spreadsheet data into the payroll system
* Entering timesheets onto our internal payroll system
* Processing contractor invoices, holiday pay and candidate advance payments
* Processing accurate and timely payroll on a weekly basis
* Dealing with contractor payroll queries and working closely with our recruitment consultants to deliver a high standard of customer service
* Setting up new starters and ensuring their right-to-work compliance
* Submitting contractor payment and compliance reports to the company
Where you’ll work
Queens Court
24 Queen Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 5HX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
* Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
* Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
* Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
* Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
* Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
* Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
* Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Your training plan
Business Administrator Level 3.
More training information
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade Grade 4 and above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Microsoft Office proficiency
* Punctuality
* Excellent phone manner
* Self motivated
* High level of accuracy
* Customer service skills
Other requirements
·Tailored mentoring and coaching from an experienced leadership team, with access to our unrivalled internal training programme, to help you reach your full potential ·Quarterly reward scheme for exceptional performance, and prizes for smaller wins from our wheel of success ·33 days holiday (Including bank holidays) plus up to 5 length of service additional days ·Extra 2 days leave for a marriage or civil partnership ·Birthday lie-ins / early finishes ·Bupa company health plan including Extras (e.g. gym, holiday and shopping discounts) ·Three 5* staff events a year including an annual team-building trip away! ·Early finish Fridays and bank holidays ·Wellness weekdays with extended lunch hours ·Free food/drink in all offices (Fresh fruit, cereal, breakfast, snack bars, all the diet coke you can drink and more) ·Access to on-site trained Mental Health first-aiders ·First Friday team drinks (first Friday of each month) ·Access to a confidential financial advisor for all employees ·Interest-free loans available ·Bike 2 Work scheme ·Paid time off for charitable commitments