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Payroll Administrator Apprentice

Smh Haywood & Co Limited · Rotherham · posted 10 September 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Payroll administrator (level 3)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
24 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Data entry and processing
  • Assisting with payroll calculations and payrolled benefits
  • Handling basic queries from clients
  • Assisting the payroll team with sending payslips, P45s, P60s and P11d(b)
  • Liaising with HMRC
  • Providing general admin support
  • Developing working relationships with new and existing clients
  • Learning payroll legislation
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Covering reception as and when required
  • Handling incoming and outgoing post as and when required.
  • You will learn how payroll operates, need to be able to maintain accurate records and will develop a strong understanding of payroll legislation.

You don't need any previous payroll experience, we want someone who is eager to learn and committed to delivering excellent service.

We will provide structured training and an opportunity for career progression for the right candidate.

If you enjoy working with numbers, are detail-orientated and looking for a career in payroll, we would love to hear from you!

Your training

A 100% tailored training and assessment programme will be delivered to support you throughout your Apprenticeship, (21 months including endpoint assessment). Topics covered include –

  • Business and Customer Awareness
  • Payroll Core
  • Pensions
  • Technical Payroll
  • Regulations and Compliance
  • Systems and Processes
  • Planning and Prioritisation
  • Analysis skills
  • Using Systems and Processes
  • Producing Quality and Accurate Information and Reports

Where it leads

A position in Payroll. 

About Smh Haywood & Co Limited

smh.group/about-smh-group

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 4/C or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 24 Mansfield Road, Rotherham, S60 2DT

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