Payroll / Finance Apprentice

Payroll Processing

Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls. Enter, update, and maintain payroll data including new starters, leavers, and changes to employee details. Support calculation of statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SHPP). Help with processing overtime, bonuses, deductions, and adjustments.

 

Compliance & Record Keeping

Ensure payroll documentation is accurate, complete, and securely stored. Learn and apply legislation related to PAYE, National Insurance, pensions auto-enrolment, and holiday pay.

 

Employee Support

Respond to employee payroll queries professionally and efficiently. Assist with issuing payslips, P45s, and P60s. Support communication with internal departments (HR, Finance & Operations) to resolve discrepancies.

 

Systems & Reporting

Use payroll software systems used by the organisation. Help run payroll reports, reconcile payroll totals, and highlight any anomalies. Maintain accurate digital records in line with company policies.

 

Finance Support

Support the Finance team with tasks such as purchase ledger & sales ledger, as required. Learn how the payroll function supports and assists the wider Finance function including supporting with any information requests from Finance to ensure month end analysis is thorough.

 

Learning & Development

Complete all apprenticeship programme requirements and training sessions. Attend workshops, courses, and reviews as part of the qualification. Develop understanding of payroll legislation, calculations, and best practice.

 

General

Undertake any reasonable requests from your manager. Provide any information that is requested from Finance and Operational Management. Maintain close working relations within the Finance and HR teams as well as departments across the business such as production Maintain confidentiality of information at all times. Be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed health and safety training shall be mandatory for all members of staff. Be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Data Protection Act (1998) to ensure that sensitive personal data is used in accordance with the legislation

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 three months of the qualification will entail completing the following as part of the End Point Assessment:

Multiple-Choice Written Report Professional Discussion

Training Outcome:

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

Employer Description:

Synergy LMS was created in 1996 and provides a range of sterile linen and laundry management services to hospitals and other healthcare providers throughout the UK including NHS Acute Trusts, private hospitals, Ambulance Trusts and Healthcare and Community Trusts. Synergy LMS owns three specialised facilities in Derby, Sheffield and Dunstable.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, with 30 min unpaid break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Willingness To Learn,High level of Confidentiality,High level Professionalism