Payroll Specialist Apprentice

You’ll play a hands-on role in maintaining up-to-date records, reconciling accounts and providing clear, proactive support to employees. Working closely with the Payroll Manager and People & Culture Team, you’ll ensure a seamless, compliant, and people-focused payroll experience.

Duties include: 

Process monthly payrolls in accordance with internal policies and UK statutory requirements Maintain and update payroll records (e.g. new starters, leavers, pay changes, and benefit adjustments) Ensure payroll compliance with HMRC, pension schemes, and relevant employment legislation Prepare and submit all required payroll tax filings and statutory reports Reconcile payroll accounts, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies Respond to employee queries on pay, deductions, pensions, and tax with professionalism and care Produce monthly and ad hoc payroll reports for internal stakeholders and auditors Stay current with changes in payroll laws, best practices, and reporting requirements Support process improvements and system enhancements to drive payroll efficiency

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

Employer Description:
At MAB we value different experiences and perspectives which adds diversity and value to our culture. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, included and heard for who they are. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. ESG Responsibilities Our ‘DNA’ Values are at the heart of everything we do. They underpin our culture and influence the decisions we make and the actions we take every day. By living and breathing our ‘DNA’, we meet our financial and regulatory responsibilities, as well as our commitment to our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. In line with this you commit to: • Be Awesome: take pride in who you are and feel safe to show it, encouraging others to do the same. • Break the Mould: think differently and shake things up, looking for opportunities to change and improve things for the benefit of our people and the communities around us, our business and our planet. • Share the Love: look out for your colleagues and unite as a team. • See Things Through: do what you say you will, checking in along the way, to make sure you’re on the right track. You will ensure that your team knows and understands the regulations and ESG priorities that are relevant to them, so there is a clear expectation of what’s required of them in their role. • Use Your Voice: talk openly and listen, so we’re all in the know. • Deliver Wow: you know who your customer is and make sure you achieve the right outcomes for them – using your expertise to achieve brilliance, often going the extra mile to do so. You set high standards for the quality of your own work and have conversations with your teammates and colleagues to ensure that the same high standards are met, always acting with integrity, due skill, care and diligence. Across our business, regardless of whether you deal with customers directly or indirectly, we all play a part in the customer journey, and as such you have a duty of care to fully understand and embrace our commitments to Consumer Duty.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. 3 days a week in the office, 2 days working from home (including your online delivery day for the apprenticeship training).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative,Non judgemental,Highly trustworthy