Payroll Apprentice

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Job Description

Apprentice Payroll Administrator

Norwich, NR1 1BT

£23,492.40 Per Annum

Swarm Recruitment is working with Equal Lives in their search for a Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprentice. This apprenticeship offers an opportunity to gain a diverse range of valuable skills that will help build a successful career. If you're interested in payroll and want to make an impact with your work, this role is perfect for you.

About The Company

Equal Lives is a disability rights organisation based in Norfolk and Suffolk. They exist to support people of any age who face disabling barriers and are dedicated to making their voices heard. Equal Lives is a user-led organisation (ULO), meaning they are led by people who access care and support services themselves - with a strong majority of their board identifying as disabled. They believe in supporting people to empower themselves to live independent lives. And do this through valuable services including Information & Advice, Advocacy, Shopmobility and Campaigning.

More information here: https://www.equallives.org.uk/workforus 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Processing timesheets and other records to obtain accurate data for processing payroll
• Distributing payslips and other payroll information to individuals and their employees
• Responding to queries from customers via email or telephone regarding their payroll, with high-quality customer service and promptly
• Processing of bank reconciliations within agreed time scales
• Processing HMRC returns and other employment and payroll-related documents on behalf of individuals and calculating payments due
• Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date payroll files, case management logs, lists and other records
• Processing payments, such as HMRC liability, as required
• Calculating payments and deductions to be made to employees including basic pay, holiday pay, SSP, SMP and Nest pensions
• Supporting the payroll and finance Manager and team in the development and implementation of finance-related policies and procedures, to support and develop their financial systems and ensure legal compliance

Working Week

Core working hours are 37 per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. As part of your apprenticeship, one day each week will be dedicated to study, with the remaining four days spent working. This role is fully office-based.

Benefits

• 28 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays
• Hourly rate of £12.21
• Opportunities for deeper involvement in both team collaboration and the business side
• After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is a possible full-time position available for the right candidate depending on company funding and apprentice performance
• Supportive and inclusive team environment, working alongside an experienced payroll and finance team

Qualities and Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Uses own initiative and is self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
• Social care/disability awareness
• A basic understanding of IT – including Microsoft Office package, Word, Excel
• Interest in finance/payroll

Training Information

Training will be with Swarm Training, a national provider of apprenticeships throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Payroll qualification, this apprenticeship will take 12-18 months to complete with assessments.

The apprentice is required to complete a minimum of 6 hours per week during working hours, working towards achieving the qualification. A tutor will conduct training sessions once a month, where the apprentice will be allocated tasks to be completed during working hours.

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