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Apprentice Timesheet & Compliance Administrator

Tempting Recruitment Solutions Limited · Croydon · posted 13 July 2026

Wage
£18,000 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 1 Month
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
24 August 2026
Closing date
21 August 2026
Positions
1

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Ideal Candidate:

We're looking for someone confident, driven, and ready to grow. You’ll have 2-3 years' experience, strong admin and customer service skills, and solid proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ideally, you’ve had some higher education or life experience (e.g. a recent graduate), and you’re now seeking a career-focused role with long-term progression.

You’re proactive, personable, and bring great energy to the team. We value ambition, independence, and a strong work ethic, especially if you’re feeling stagnant in your current role.

Retail supervisors or department managers are welcome to apply, especially if you’ve demonstrated leadership, resilience, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

We're after someone who’s grounded, motivated, and ready to hit the ground running.

You will:

  • Submit contractors’ timesheets in line with relevant deadlines
  • Ensure contractors’ timesheets are approved by authorised approvers
  • Ensure accuracy of timesheets
  • Chase contractors’ if timesheets are not submitted in line with relevant deadlines
  • Notify contractors of unapproved timesheets in line with relevant deadlines
  • Clear payroll with Line Manager on completion, notifying of any issues
  • Verify contractor’s eligibility to work in the UK, using the relevant government resources and guidelines
  • Verify contractors references in line with client requirements
  • Carry out compliance checks, ensuring all documentation is signed and returned by contractor
  • Ensure contractors data is filed accurately, and that files are kept as up to date
  • Organising contractor’s files and regularly chasing missing documents
  • Maintain regular communication with Line Manager with regards to status of contractor’s compliance
  • Assist with general telephone enquiries
  • Assist with timesheet and payroll enquiries as required
  • Resolving any timesheet and payroll issues raised
  • Provide ad-hoc support as required by the relevant team to ensure targets are met

Your training

  • Full training will be given leading to a recognised Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • Full on-the-job training will be delivered
  • Off-the-job training will be supported by our Training Provider - Davidson Training UK Ltd
  • All training is carried out within the workplace during working hours

Where it leads

Possible full-time position and growth within the business.

About Tempting Recruitment Solutions Limited

Tempting Recruitment is a professional, independent, forward thinking recruitment agency, with a wealth of experience recruiting within the Public, Private, Social Housing, Health and Social Care and Not for Profit Sectors. Our clients range from Local Authorities, Housing Associations, NHS, Central Government, Charities and major Private Organisations across the whole of the UK.

Things to consider

We’re specifically looking for individuals who can demonstrate: 

  • Leadership 
  • Strong customer engagement 
  • Proven ability to take responsibility in fast-paced environments 

Additional Preferences: 

  • Comfortable working long hours and in fast-paced settings 
  • A history of resilience, maturity, and ambition 
  • Brings a positive presence to the team – not afraid to speak up, ask questions, and take part

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeSelf-motivatedDesire to succeedAbility to work under pressureProfessional in appearanceProfessional in conductArticulateGood attitude to workDesire to work in recruitmentGood all round IT SkillsGood level of MathsGood level of English

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4-9 or A*-C) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4-9 or A*-C) — essential

Where you'll work

  • The Lansdowne Building, 2 LANSDOWNE ROAD, CROYDON, CR0 2BX

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