Payroll Executive Apprentice
NASA CONSULTING LIMITED
Bristol (BS2 0JA)
Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026
Posted on 11 December 2025
Contents
Summary
We are looking to recruit into our Payroll Team.
We will provide full training, commencing with data entry, creating invoices and processing expense claims.
Due to continued business expansion, this is an exciting time to be joining our growing business.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday – Thursday 0900 – 1730 with one hour for lunch
Friday – 0830 – 1700 with one hour for lunch
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Data entry, raising invoices, submission of timesheets on behalf of contractors/agencies
- Processing expense claims as per our compliance process
- Understanding and processing both Auto-Enrolment Workplace and Private Pension queries
- Assisting with the running of the payroll
- Providing payroll reports and documentation for contractors
- Learning about PAYE deductions and assisting contractors with payslip queries
- Providing excellent customer service via telephone, email and webchat to maintain great relationships with contractors and recruitment agencies
Where you'll work
5th Floor Blok
One Castlepark
Tower Hill
Bristol
BS2 0JA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
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.
Training schedule
Training and Qualification Level
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Business Administrator Level 3
- Supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers
- City of Bristol College
More training information
Full training will be given from our offices in Castle Park. Travel to other sites is not expected.
With lots to learn, new employees are given continuous training and will often be partnered up with several senior members of the team for ongoing support.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Confident
- Enthusiastic
- Proactive
- Windows proficient
Other requirements
Standard office hours. Clean and presentable attire. 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
About this employer
Nasa Group (www.nasagroup.co.uk) provide payroll support, human resource and contract administration services to recruitment companies and temporary workers across the UK. Our company has a strong growth record based on excellent customer service to its clients, with strong back-office processes to support workers with their payroll requirements. We work with hundreds of recruitment agencies in the UK supporting them with their temporary workforce, and are the preferred supplier to many of these.
https://www.nasaconsulting.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- City Centre office with a nice atmosphere
- Staff socials and treats
- 22 days annual leave per annum
After this apprenticeship
- Full-time employment plus further training
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004874.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026
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