Payroll Apprentice

Job Description Job Title: Payroll Apprentice Job Location : Ellesmere Port (during training fully office-based, once completed 1 day per week from home) Working Hours : 35 hours (Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm) Salary : £8 per hour As a Payroll Apprentice, you will work closely with our experienced Payroll Manager to gain hands-on practical experience in processing payroll for our diverse workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the ins and outs of payroll administration, including statutory payments, deductions, and compliance with UK employment laws. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation and processing of payroll for employees. Ensure accurate data entry of employee information, including tax codes, pay rates, and hours worked. Support the calculation of statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, and SPP. Help manage payroll queries from employees and resolve issues in a timely manner. Learn how to maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Assist in the preparation of payroll reports and reconciliation tasks. Stay up-to-date with changes in payroll legislation and best practices. Qualifications What We’re Looking For: Enthusiasm to Learn: A genuine interest in payroll and eagerness to develop your skills. Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Numeracy Skills: Comfortable working with numbers and data. Communication Skills: Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels and handle queries effectively. IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is desirable. Qualifications: GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (grade C/4 or above). A-levels or equivalent qualifications are advantageous but not essential. Additional Information SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.