Payroll & Tax Apprentice

Telford College

Shrewsbury (SY3 7FA)

Closes on Sunday 20 September 2026

Posted on 10 August 2026

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Summary

Working across both payroll and tax, giving you a unique mix of tasks, client interaction, processing various client payrolls, supporting the Tax Team and assisting clients with real time queries, you’ll be involved in work that changes daily, builds your confidence and gives you exposure to two specialist areas of accountancy.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm 30-minute lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Saturday 26 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

  • Process payroll data, produce payslips and apply HMRC tax codes accurately.
  • Ensure compliance with NMW, Auto Enrolment and statutory requirements.
  • Draft basic tax computations and support personal/corporate tax returns.
  • Assist with P11Ds, year‑end tasks and tax return tracking.
  • Provide professional client service and handle routine queries.
  • Maintain accurate records, meet deadlines and follow our firm procedures

Where you'll work

1 Brassey Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 7FA

Training

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

Training provider

TELFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation of, and response to, financial information queries.
  • Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
  • Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements, and report financial information to users of accounts.
  • Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
  • Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
  • Investigate, resolve, or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
  • Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
  • Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation of, and response to, financial information queries.
  • Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
  • Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements, and report financial information to users of accounts.
  • Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
  • Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
  • Investigate, resolve, or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
  • Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
  • Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

  • One day per week term time day release
  • Work place mentor
  • College Assessor

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C / 4)
  • Maths (grade C / 4)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About this employer

At DykeYaxley Ltd, lasting relationships with our clients are at the heart of everything we do. For over 100 years, we’ve helped individuals and businesses thrive, enabling prosperity at every step. Our experienced team provides consistent support tailored to your needs, combining expertise, stability, and a personal approach to help you achieve your goals.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Permanent position with development into other accountancy related qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TELFORD COLLEGE

Keely Hill-Harding

keely.hill-harding@telfordcollege.ac.uk

01952642255

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047307.

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Closes on Sunday 20 September 2026