Payroll Assistant and Bookkeeping Apprentice

Processes payroll for employees of clients accurately and in a timely manner Maintain payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data Answering questions about wages, deductions, attendance, and time records Entering invoices into various bookkeeping systems Adhere to company and payroll policies and procedures and complies with relevant HMRC laws and regulations Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in data entered Honour confidentiality of clients and employees’ records Complete financial and payroll reports for record-keeping purposes, managerial and client review Perform the distribution of wages through production of online or email payslips and sending of information of net pay amounts to clients for the direct transfers to employees’ bank accounts Submission of the Workplace Pension Scheme data for each employer and submit to the relevant pension provider of the deductions of the contributions from the employer’s bank account

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 outlined below are delivered via the CIPP online learning platform:

National Insurance PAYE Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Statutory Parental Leave Statutory Deductions 

You will complete a knowledge check at the end of each unit, which will test your skills. The projects issued by the provider are as follows:

Business and Customer Awareness Payroll (Core) Payroll (Pensions for payroll) Payroll (Technical) Regulation and Compliance Systems and Processes 

The last three months of the qualification will entail completing the following as part of the EndPoint Assessment:

Multiple-Choice Role Simulation Professional Discussion

Training Outcome:

Opportunity to stay as a full time team member upon completion of apprenticeship programme.

Employer Description:
The TAX Partnership are a small Accountancy firm and have been based in Derby city centre for 30 years. Our payroll and bookkeeping department has seen significant growth over recent years and are now appointing a trainee who is looking to start their career in finance. This is a ‘hands on’ position where you would gain valuable experience in all aspects of payroll management and bookkeeping.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative