Payroll & Pensions Assistant Apprentice
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Company East Kent College
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Provider EKC GROUP
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Location CT1 3AJ
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £22,198.00 per year
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Sector Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref NAS-2000060505
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Application Deadline Date 20/11/2026
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Start Date 25/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Working hours - Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm.
Brief Description
Working as part of the Group Payroll Team you will assist with the
processing of the monthly payrolls and pensions administration for the Group and EKC Schools Trust.
Training to be Provided
- Training is mainly delivered through monthly virtual classroom sessions and workshops, supported by one-to-one online sessions with a specialist tutor
- Apprentices also complete workplace learning, shadowing and mentoring as part of their role
- Apprenticeship duration 16 months + 4 months EPA
Future Prospects
Possibility of securing a permanent position within EKC Group.
Vacancy Detail
Main duties will include:
- Providing first-line support for payroll and pension enquiries via email, phone and online systems
- Delivering excellent customer service and responding to queries professionally and confidentially
- Processing payroll administration, including new starters, leavers and employee changes
- Assisting with payroll calculations, additional hours claims and pension documentation
- Preparing reports, correspondence and payroll-related records accurately and on time
- Supporting monthly payroll activities and payments in line with HMRC requirements
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with data protection and company policies
- Working closely with the Payroll Manager and wider team to support day-to-day payroll operations
- Developing knowledge and skills through training and apprenticeship learning
Other Information
- Passing a DBS check
- There may be possibility to travel to other EKC sites for meetings