The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Payroll team as a Payroll Administrator Apprentice. In this role, you’ll support the processing of payroll, pensions, and employee records while learning the ins and outs of payroll legislation and compliance. You’ll receive full training, hands-on experience, and study support towards a recognised Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship programme.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you will learn how to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, while developing a strong foundation in payroll legislation, systems, and compliance.
About the team
You’ll be joining a small, highly collaborative payroll team of three which means you’ll gain hands-on experience across all aspects of payroll. This role reports directly to the Payroll Officer and it is ideal for someone who wants to start their career in payroll.
AllSaints offers a fun, creative, and casual working environment where individuality is valued and collaboration is encouraged. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, highly motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Apprentice to join our Global Payroll team to gain new experiences while working with a passionate and friendly team.
What you’ll be doing (key responsibilities)
1. Assist with the end-to-end processing of UK payroll in line with company deadlines
2. WebPuch (our T&A system) administration
3. Collate, check and validate timesheets (from WebPunch), absence data, and pay changes
4. Learn to carry out manual payroll calculations (e.g., tax, NI, overtime, SSP, SMP, SPP)
5. Assist in maintaining accurate employee records across multiple systems
6. Respond to basic employee payroll queries, escalating complex cases as needed to the Payroll Officer
7. Process all Retail Starters, Changes and Leavers by loading data to PayRite (our payroll system)
8. Gain exposure to pensions administration (auto-enrolment, contribution files, re-enrolment)
9. Participate in audits, compliance checks, and year-end processes (e.g., P60, P11D)
10. Adding new starters to various payroll systems: TMS, Payroll Sheet, SalesForce, Payrite
11. Sending confirmation emails to line managers once their new team member has been fully processed on MySaints and added to the Payroll Sheet (Retail Only)
12. Assist and provide cover for the People & Culture Administrator during busy periods and periods of absence to ensure continuity of service
13. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within payroll
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS)
14. A Collaborative Team Player: You thrive in a team environment. You use your skills to support colleagues, and foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and can do their best work
15. Brand Ambassador: Your genuine love for fashion is evident. You'll be an ambassador for our brand, connecting with customers and colleagues over the power of an amazing outfit
16. Driven by Success & Tenacity: You possess a winning mentality. You're resilient, focused on solutions, and committed to overcoming challenges to deliver outstanding results
17. Commercial Acumen: You have a deep understanding of retail business. You actively leverage data to gain insights and anticipate customer needs
18. Integrity: You embody our core values through your honesty and trustworthiness. You're dedicated to protecting our brand, caring for our customers, product, profit margins, and the health and safety of our teams and environments
19. Payroll Skills: Good numeracy and literacy skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Eager to learn, proactive, and curious. Organised with the ability to manage deadlines
20. Experience & Qualifications: No prior payroll experience required, but GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (essential). A-Level or equivalent qualifications are desirable but not essential. Interest in pursuing a career in payroll/HR/finance
About the location
Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty.. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.
What we stand for
The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers
One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas
We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind
We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future
Benefits
21. A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
22. We are a disability committed certified employer
23. Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
24. 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
25. Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
26. Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
27. UNUM employee assistance helpline
28. Life assurance cover
29. Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
30. Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm
31. Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
32. Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause)
33. Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
34. Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
35. Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!
#WeAreAllSaints
Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.
We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.
Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.
If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.
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