Payroll apprentice

Looking to kickstart your career in Payroll and HR? We’ve got a great opportunity to learn, grow and build real experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

About the role
As a Payroll Apprentice, you’ll gain hands on experience supporting both payroll and HR administration. Working alongside our People Services team, you’ll learn how payroll works while developing valuable skills in HR systems and data management.

You’ll be supported every step of the way while studying towards your Level 3 Payroll Administrator qualification.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll get involved in a variety of tasks, including:

• Supporting the monthly payroll process and learning the full payroll cycle
• Responding to HR and payroll queries as a first point of contact
• Managing and prioritising queries in the HR inbox
• Maintaining accurate employee and payroll data in the HR system
• Assisting with pension administration and monthly submissions
• Preparing information for third parties and deductions
• Helping with invoice processing for the People & OD team
• Producing reports to support managers and decision making

What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who’s keen to learn and enjoys working with detail and data.

You’ll ideally have:

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel is a bonus)
• Strong attention to detail and a positive, proactive approach
• Confidence communicating with others in different ways
• The ability to manage your workload and use your initiative
• Completed or predicted Grade 5 or above in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English, or able to demonstrate strong numerical ability.

Most importantly, you’ll be motivated to develop your skills and complete your apprenticeship successfully.

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 1st July 2026
Assessment Centre / Interview Date: 9th July 2026