Payroll Administrator Apprentice

PEABODY TRUST
London

Summary

You’ll support the payroll team with processing timesheets, expenses, and monthly pay runs. You’ll learn to use payroll systems, apply statutory regulations, and help resolve queries professionally, all while building hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

Wage

£22,222 a year

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)

Hours
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 10 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Processing timesheets, expenses, and monthly pay runs
  • Use payroll systems
  • Apply statutory regulations
  • Help resolve queries professionally

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Pembroke house, 8 Northlands pavement, Basildon, SS13 3DU
  • 45-47 Westminster Bridge Road,, London, SE1 7JB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

PEABODY TRUST

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

You will complete a variety of induction training to settle you in and then begin your Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. If there is a need for you to complete English and/or maths at Level 2 Functional Skills, this will form part of your apprenticeship programme.

Training will be scheduled in line with working pattern.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade Grade 4 or C)
  • Maths (grade Grade 4 or C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
Posted 2025-07-04

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