Payroll Apprenticeship in Derby at The Tax Partnership (Derby)

Salary£15,600 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationDerby
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes20 Nov 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts30 Nov 2026
Hours37.5 a week
Duration1 Year

Job description

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in payroll. You will work alongside our experienced payroll team, learning all aspects of payroll administration while studying towards the CIPP Payroll Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification. Full training and support will be provided throughout.

What you will do at work

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting with the preparation and processing of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls.
  • Inputting employee payroll information accurately onto payroll software.
  • Processing new starters and leavers.
  • Assisting with pension administration and auto-enrolment duties.
  • Helping to prepare payroll reports and summaries.
  • Supporting the payroll team with HMRC and payroll-related administration.
  • Responding to client payroll queries by email and telephone.
  • Maintaining accurate employee and client records.
  • Assisting with statutory payments, including SSP, SMP and SPP.
  • Learning payroll legislation and keeping up to date with changes.
  • Providing general administrative support to the payroll department.
  • Following company policies regarding confidentiality and data protection.

Training

Training will take place online via Microsoft teams bi-weekly

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills

Qualifications

  • GCSE 5 GCSEs including maths and english (4/C) – essential

About this employer

The Tax Partnership is a well-established accountancy practice based in Derby, providing accountancy, taxation, payroll, bookkeeping and business advisory services to a wide range of clients. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Payroll Apprentice and begin a rewarding career in payroll and accountancy.

After this apprenticeship

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

Employee benefits

Full support throughout your apprenticeship.
Structured payroll training and development.
Exposure to a variety of payroll and accountancy processes.
Friendly and supportive working environment.
Opportunities for progression within the business upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Study time and support for your apprenticeship qualification.
Free parking close to the office.

Employer

The Tax Partnership (Derby)

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
EMA Training
Training course
Payroll administrator (level 3)
Working pattern
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

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Location

2 CHEAPSIDE
DERBY
Derby, East Midlands
DE1 1BR
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