Payroll Apprentice

Tokio Marine HCC International

London (EC3A 7BT)

Closes in 23 days (Monday 9 March 2026)

Posted on 10 February 2026


Summary

Kickstart your career in insurance with Tokio Marine HCC! Our apprenticeship offers motivated individuals the chance to learn from industry experts. You'll collaborate with teams, support operations, create reports, and gain hands-on experience. Enjoy career growth, an inclusive culture, continuous support, and competitive rewards. 

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Payroll administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

2 years

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

  • Collaborate with different teams to understand various aspects of the insurance business.
  • Support day-to-day operations, from data analysis to client interactions.
  • Assist with the creation of reports, presentations, and other essential documents.
  • Gain exposure to key areas of the business
  • Develop the skills and confidence to thrive in a corporate setting.
  • Contribute to projects and initiatives that drive innovation and improve processes.
  • Gain a qualification and kick-start your career with hands-on experience.

Where you'll work

The St Botolph Building
138 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7BT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

MBKB LTD

Training course

Payroll administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • gather, analyse and process payroll data and information
  • resolve different types of queries that may be presented from payroll customers such as employees, clients, management, explaining and documenting responses
  • deal with complaints, following processes and escalating complex situations
  • meet client or customer needs in line with service level agreements
  • provide customer service using agreed systems and processes, taking ownership for work applying agreed processes for checking
  • adhere to deadlines and process schedules both internal and statutory, mitigating the impact on the business, employees and clients of deadlines not being met by reprioritising tasks when dealing with conflicting or changing demands
  • select appropriate media for communication etc recognising the advantages and risks related to each method
  • escalate concerns relating to deadlines in a timely manner, suggesting solutions
  • use the appropriate communication media for each stakeholder for each situation. Examples may include ‘phone, face-to-face, email and letters, communicating and engaging professionally, accurately and appropriately, respecting the principles of data protection and confidentiality
  • Build and maintain trust and sound relationships with stakeholders to deliver quality payroll services
  • develop and maintain strong working relationships with team colleagues, supporting and collaborating to achieve results, seeking advice when appropriate within parameters of the role
  • use computerised payroll software and spreadsheet packages such as MS Excel
  • use systems and processes to support the payroll function. Examples may include the provision of accounting information and the Real Time Information submissions to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
  • gather, analyse and process payroll data and information
  • resolve different types of queries that may be presented from payroll customers such as employees, clients, management, explaining and documenting responses
  • deal with complaints, following processes and escalating complex situations
  • meet client or customer needs in line with service level agreements
  • provide customer service using agreed systems and processes, taking ownership for work applying agreed processes for checking
  • adhere to deadlines and process schedules both internal and statutory, mitigating the impact on the business, employees and clients of deadlines not being met by reprioritising tasks when dealing with conflicting or changing demands
  • select appropriate media for communication etc recognising the advantages and risks related to each method
  • escalate concerns relating to deadlines in a timely manner, suggesting solutions
  • use the appropriate communication media for each stakeholder for each situation. Examples may include ‘phone, face-to-face, email and letters, communicating and engaging professionally, accurately and appropriately, respecting the principles of data protection and confidentiality
  • Build and maintain trust and sound relationships with stakeholders to deliver quality payroll services
  • develop and maintain strong working relationships with team colleagues, supporting and collaborating to achieve results, seeking advice when appropriate within parameters of the role
  • use computerised payroll software and spreadsheet packages such as MS Excel
  • use systems and processes to support the payroll function. Examples may include the provision of accounting information and the Real Time Information submissions to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Standing still is not an option in the dynamic world of insurance. At Tokio Marine HCC, we are one of the world’s leading specialty insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record, and a solid balance sheet, TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people, and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values. We are committed to growth and providing creative and innovative solutions to our clients.

https://www.tmhcc.com/en/careers (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Payroll Co-Ordinator 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MBKB LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014110.

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Closes in 23 days (Monday 9 March 2026)

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