Apprentice Payroll Assistant
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Company STEVEN EAGELL LIMITED
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Provider WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
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Location Milton Keynes, MK5 8PA
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref NAS-2000059843
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Application Deadline Date 02/11/2026
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Start Date 09/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday to Friday; start and finish times to be agreed, between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm.
Brief Description
Kick-start your career with Steven Eagell Group! Join our friendly Payroll Team, learn how to process payroll, support employees and develop your Excel skills, all while working towards a Level 3 qualification. No experience needed – just a positive attitude, willingness to learn.
Training to be Provided
The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 Payroll Administrator qualification, combining practical, hands-on experience in our Milton Keynes Head Office with structured training delivered remotely by the training provider.
Training will include regular one-to-one sessions with a dedicated tutor via Microsoft Teams, alongside group learning sessions and activities provided through a shared online learning platform.
Ongoing support, coaching and practical training will be provided by our experienced Payroll Team throughout the apprenticeship, allowing the apprentice to apply their learning in a real working environment.
Training sessions and learning activities will take place regularly throughout the apprenticeship, with dedicated time allocated during working hours.
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent Payroll Assistant role within Steven Eagell Group.
As skills and experience develop, further career progression opportunities may include Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer and more senior positions within the Payroll Team.
We are committed to supporting our employees' development and encouraging long-term career growth within the business.
Vacancy Detail
- Assist with processing the monthly payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
- Respond to employee payroll queries, helping with payslips, tax, deductions and payments.
- Learn how to use Workday, our HR and payroll system, to update and maintain employee records.
- Process payroll changes, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime and bonuses.
- Develop Excel skills to help organise, check and analyse payroll information.
- Assist with calculating statutory payments, including sick pay, maternity and paternity pay.
- Support the team with payroll checks, reconciliations and reporting.
- Communicate with colleagues across the business to resolve payroll queries.
- Learn about PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and payroll legislation.
- Work closely with the Payroll Team, gaining hands-on experience and gradually taking on more responsibility.
- Complete apprenticeship training and coursework towards a Level 3 Payroll Administrator qualification.