Job description

Working as part of the CleanEvent Payroll and Finance Team and reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Apprentice will support the delivery of an accurate, timely, and proactive payroll service across the business. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical payroll and finance skills within a fast paced, supportive environment. In addition, the Payroll Apprentice will work closely with the wider Finance and HR teams, responding to payroll-related enquiries in a professional and confidential manner. You will gain exposure to payroll legislation, company procedures, and internal systems, while developing strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Support the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payroll deadlines

Assist with inputting and maintaining employee payroll data, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, and amendments

Help process statutory payments and deductions, including SSP, SMP, pensions, tax, and National Insurance

Respond to basic payroll queries from employees, escalating more complex issues where appropriate

Support payroll reconciliation activities and assist with checking payroll reports for accuracy

Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files in line with GDPR and data protection requirements

Assist with pension administration, including enrolments, opt-ins, opt-outs, and contributions

Support month-end and year-end payroll activities, including reporting and documentation

Work collaboratively with the People team and Finance team to ensure payroll data aligns with employee records

Attend apprenticeship training sessions and complete coursework as required by the apprenticeship programme

Support major events where needed on HF signing in and helpdesk duties.

Stay abreast of legal and social development in payroll and employment law and make recommendations to the payroll manager to improve the payroll service provision

Essential

GCSE’s Maths and English

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good organisational and time management skills

Comfortable working with numbers and data

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and payroll systems (training provided)

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Willingness to learn and develop within a payroll environment

Clear communication skills and a professional approach

What You’ll Gain

A recognised payroll qualification

Hands-on experience in a live payroll environment