Payroll Apprentice

THE TAX PARTNERSHIP (DERBY) LTD

DERBY (DE1 1BR)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 October 2026

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Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in payroll. You will work alongside our experienced payroll team, learning all aspects of payroll administration while studying towards the CIPP Payroll Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification. Full training and support will be provided throughout.

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
Payroll administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 30 November 2026

Duration

1 year

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting with the preparation and processing of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls.
  • Inputting employee payroll information accurately onto payroll software.
  • Processing new starters and leavers.
  • Assisting with pension administration and auto-enrolment duties.
  • Helping to prepare payroll reports and summaries.
  • Supporting the payroll team with HMRC and payroll-related administration.
  • Responding to client payroll queries by email and telephone.
  • Maintaining accurate employee and client records.
  • Assisting with statutory payments, including SSP, SMP and SPP.
  • Learning payroll legislation and keeping up to date with changes.
  • Providing general administrative support to the payroll department.
  • Following company policies regarding confidentiality and data protection.

Where you'll work

2 CHEAPSIDE
DERBY
DE1 1BR

Training

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

Training provider

EMA TRAINING LIMITED

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

Training will take place online via Microsoft teams bi-weekly

More training information

The Payroll Administrator standard is delivered in two elements; the CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) knowledge units and work based projects designed by the provider, to meet employer needs. 
The knowledge units provided will cover topics such as: 

National Insurance 
PAYE 
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) 
Statutory Parental Leave 
Statutory Deductions 
  
The last four months of the qualification will entail completing the following as part of the End Point Assessment: 

Knowledge Test 
Project Report 
Professional Discussion 
  
The qualification will be delivered over 12 months (8 months for training and 4 months for EPA). The training sessions will take place online bi-weekly with your allocated trainer. In between training sessions you will be assigned a workplace task to support in implementing your knowledge. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including maths and english (grade 4/C)

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

About this employer

The Tax Partnership is a well-established accountancy practice based in Derby, providing accountancy, taxation, payroll, bookkeeping and business advisory services to a wide range of clients. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Payroll Apprentice and begin a rewarding career in payroll and accountancy.

http://www.taxpartnership.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Full support throughout your apprenticeship.
Structured payroll training and development.
Exposure to a variety of payroll and accountancy processes.
Friendly and supportive working environment.
Opportunities for progression within the business upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Study time and support for your apprenticeship qualification.
Free parking close to the office.

After this apprenticeship

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

Opportunity for a full time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EMA TRAINING LIMITED

EMA Training

apply@ematraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060144.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)