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Level 3

Payroll Apprentice

THE TAX PARTNERSHIP (DERBY) LTD · DERBY

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Pay
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 a week
Length
12 months
Starts
30 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
20 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago

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What you would do

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.

Day to day

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.

What you would study

Payroll administrator (level 3)

Training will take place online via Microsoft teams bi-weekly

Other training

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.

Training provider: EMA TRAINING LIMITED

Working week

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

What you need

  • GCSE 5 GCSEs including maths and english at grade 4/C (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills

After the apprenticeship

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

Where

DERBY, East Midlands (DE1).

About THE TAX PARTNERSHIP (DERBY) LTD

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.

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.

Payroll Apprentice, THE TAX PARTNERSHIP (DERBY) LTD