Apprentice Payroll Assistant

Summary

This role is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop practical experience in payroll and finance administration. As Payroll Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of the payroll function, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. You’ll work as part of a supportive team.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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£8 per hour unless aged 18-20 then £10 per hour

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 July 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

Assist in the preparation and processing of monthly and weekly payroll for three companies
Maintain accurate employee records, including changes to hours, pay, holidays, and benefits
Process starters, leavers, and payroll amendments
Produce and submit pension reports
Support the submission of required information to HMRC
Respond to payroll-related queries in a timely and professional manner
Help prepare payroll reports and summaries
Provide general administrative support to the payroll function

Where you'll work

Whiteley Road
DE5 3QL

Training

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

College or training organisation

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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

We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you will attend in person at our designated training site/campus. These workshops are carefully designed to support the learning required throughout the apprenticeship programme.

You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Confidentiality
Professionalism

About this company

The company was founded by David Collins, firstly as a sole trader, then registering Collins Contractors Plant Hire in 2000. In 2006 our trading name was changed to Collins Earthworks. Based in Ripley, the company has worked throughout Great Britain. We have been fortunate to achieve an increased turnover through the years and established several affiliated companies. Collins Earthworks has been managing major earthmoving and civil projects for over 20 years. Midlands-based, we provide a fast, flexible, reliable and professional service nationwide. We have a long-running success in meeting the demands of our customers providing bespoke solutions from consultation through to completion.

https://www.collinsearthworks.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This role is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop practical experience in payroll and finance administration. As Payroll Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of the payroll function, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. You’ll work as part of a supportive team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Laura

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900467

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325023.

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Closes on Monday 21 July 2025

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