Apprentice Payroll Administrator
Sussex Payroll Services Ltd are looking for an aspiring Apprentice Payroll Administrator to join a growing team!
To apply for this apprenticeship, please click the button below and complete the application form. For any questions or queries regarding this vacancy, please contact us on 01246 278931 or email recruitment@apprenticeteam.org.
Hourly Wage
£7.55 per hour
This mean you will earn the National Apprentice Minimum Wage
Working Week
37.5 Hours per Week
Each week, you will work from Monday to Friday
Information
Level 3 Payroll Administrator
Taking roughly 18 months to finish, this apprenticeship is equivalent to 2 A-levels
About Sussex Payroll Services Ltd
Sussex Payroll Services Ltd was founded in December 2010 by three colleagues who had worked successfully together for over ten years at one of the UK’s top ten accountancy firms. Seeing an opportunity to establish their own payroll bureau, they chose a name that reflects both their location in Sussex and their specialist focus on payroll, although their services extend across the whole of the UK.
With more than a century of combined experience in payroll, Sussex Payroll Services Ltd offers clients meticulous attention to detail, strong teamwork, and a personal approach. The company is large enough to provide clients with complete peace of mind, yet small enough to deliver a personal touch, fostering the relationships and support that clients value and rely upon.
Responsibilities & Tasks
- Follow established payroll procedures and processes.
- Operate and manage payroll software efficiently.
- Import and export Excel files for payroll purposes.
- Perform manual gross-to-net payroll calculations as required.
- Prioritise and manage daily workload effectively.
- Respond to client payroll queries via phone and email.
- Ensure accuracy of all payroll calculations before submission to clients and HMRC.
- Maintain and develop trusting relationships with clients.
- Undertake any other ad-hoc administrative tasks, including filing.
Apprenticeship Programme & Training
- Full day-to-day training will be provided by the employer.
- This apprenticeship qualification is called Level 3 Payroll Administrator.
- The learning will be delivered by dedicated, industry-specialist tutors via remote or face-to-face sessions.
- These session take place once per month, for roughly 2 hours, at a time convenient for both you and the employer.
Requirements & Prospects

Desired Skills & Personal Qualities
Skills: Communication, ICT, Organisation, Customer Care, Problem-Solving, Presentation, Administrative, Number and Analytical Skills.
Personal Qualities: Attention to Detail, Logical, Team Working, Creativity, Takes Own Initiative, Non-Judgemental and Patience.

Qualifications
Essential: Grades A*-C/9-4 in GCSE maths and English (or equivalent).
