The Opportunity As a Payroll Apprentice in Chesterfield, you’ll quickly start to contribute to meaningful client work, not just shadowing. You’ll apply growing technical knowledge on real assignments, with support from your training manager, peer buddy, and our external training provider, MBKB Training. The payroll bureau is an integral part of wider BHP, which is a multi-service accountancy practice. We recruit across multiple teams (vacancies vary by location and start date), including Audit, Translink Corporate Finance, Corporate Tax, Personal Tax, Employment Tax, VAT, Healthcare and Financial Planning. For an overview of the all the professional training opportunities BHP offer, click here How Our Payroll Training Works Whether you’re leaving sixth form/college, changing career, or a university graduate, this route lets you start working in a payroll bureau now, preparing and processing weekly and monthly payrolls to clients’ specifications, whilst working towards your Level 3 Payroll Administrator professional qualification. Your professional training will be delivered as part of an apprenticeship, combining practical work experience and fully funded tuition. Over the course of 18 months, you’ll be fully supported in the completion of your apprenticeship, with a training agreement covering the costs and study time associated with your professional training. Make no mistake, it’s a challenging journey. Balancing professional exams with client work demands focus, organisation and resilience – but the reward is huge. You’ll finish the programme with a respected qualification, hands-on experience, and the confidence to build a career that’s entirely your own. The Benefits Starting salary £24,629 Fully funded training – including tuition, support and exam fees. 22 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays). Pension contributions of 5.3% when you contribute 3.2% Additional NI savings passed on to you when joining salary sacrifice pension Healthcare cash plan Life cover 3 x salary Employee assistance programme Regular wellbeing and social events One and a half paid volunteering days each year to support local causes What We’re Looking For Our minimum entry criteria is: Five GCSE’s including English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or above You’ll also ideally have: 96 UCAS points from three A-Levels graded C or above (or equivalent) If you don’t meet these exact requirements but can demonstrate the same level of ability through other experience, whether that’s from work, self-employment, further study, or another demanding environment, then we’d still encourage you to apply. Beyond meeting the minimum criteria, what we look for during the recruitment process is people who share our values and care about clients and colleagues. This isn’t a programme for the undecided – we’re seeking people with a passion for Payroll, who bring drive, determination and a real enthusiasm for learning. You’ll thrive here if you’re motivated, personable and proactive, able to take responsibility for your progress and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and will provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If there’s anything you need support with, just let us know. Application & selection process Our recruitment process can vary depending on the role, location, department, how far we are through the recruitment process and number of applications received, but it will typically include several of the following stages: Online application – as part of the application form, you’ll also need to provide details of your academic history and submit a CV, so make sure you have these to hand when applying. Online assessments – usually two short tests, designed to give us an insight into your strengths and potential. Intro call – an informal conversation with a member of our Talent team to learn more about you, answer your questions, and talk through the next steps. Interview – these are usually held in person in a BHP office. Assessment centre or practical exercise – for some roles, you may be invited to a group activity or case study to see how you approach real-life scenarios. We’ll keep you informed at every step and make sure you know exactly what to expect. Why start your career at BHP? We love what we do, we’re proud of who we are, and we have fun along the way. We don’t just crunch numbers – we build futures. We’re the largest independent firm of chartered accountants in Yorkshire & North Derbyshire, with 450 people across five regional offices. We’re big enough for variety and complex work, yet agile enough to see you and support you as an individual from day one. Expect open-door leadership, a collaborative, inclusive vibe, and a programme designed to help you thrive. We’re Great Place to Work-Certified, award-winning, and proud of a people-first culture guided by our values: Fairness, Honesty, Caring, Progressive, Humility. Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards, including: Best Workplaces for Development Best Workplaces for Women Best Workplaces for Wellbeing Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Employer of the Year We value inclusion, creating a workplace where everyone belongs and can perform at their best. At BHP, you’re in safe hands – we know exactly how to support our trainees. Over the years, we’ve trained hundreds of people through our early careers programmes, many of whom have gone on to become senior leaders and Partners. Right to work: BHP isn’t currently a Home Office-licensed sponsor, so you’ll need to be able to maintain the right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme. 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