Payroll Apprentice

  • Company: WORKCHAIN LTD
  • Location: Derby, DE21 6LY
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £16,000.00 per year
  • Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
  • Ref: NAS-2000018486
  • Application Deadline Date: 03/04/2026
  • Start Date: 13/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Brief Description

Full training will be provided with this entry level position to give you the skills to support our Finance team with their payroll and accounts duties. You will be required to demonstrate a keen eye for detail in your day-to-day duties, a willingness to learn new skills and develop your existing skillset.

Training to be Provided

The Payroll Administrator standard is delivered in two elements; the CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) knowledge units and work based projects designed by the provider, to meet employer needs. 
The knowledge units provided will cover topics such as:  



  • National Insurance 

  • PAYE 

  • Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) 

  • Statutory Parental Leave 

  • Statutory Deductions


The last three months of the qualification will entail completing the following as part of the End Point Assessment: 



  • Multiple-Choice 

  • Written Report  

  • Professional Discussion 


Training will take place online with EMA Training. 

Future Prospects

Opportunity for a full-time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme. 
 

Vacancy Detail


  • Ensuring accuracy when sending invoices via email or post

  • Ensure workers are compliant and have the right to work in the UK

  • Liaise with all Workchain divisions for outstanding purchase orders

  • Using computers confidently to record payroll information in Sage Payroll

  • Using your eye for detail to check payroll off

  • Ensuring confidentiality is maintained whilst processing sensitive information

  • Perform any other tasks associated with Payroll Administration to complete payrolls within agreed deadlines

Ready to start your adventure?