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.
Reference 2000060144.
Report a problem with this listing- 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
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?