Job Description

Overview

Introduction

Autism Initiatives is committed to working in partnership with the people we support, their families, commissioners and others to provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive difference to the lives of people on the autism spectrum.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and Apprentice Payroll Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring accurate data entry, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in various accounting software systems, including Workday, QuickBooks, and PeopleSoft. The Apprentice Payroll Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting the department and ensuring timely and accurate payroll for all employees.

Purpose of job

The Payroll Administrator Apprentice will be responsible for assisting the Payroll Officers in the efficient and effective day to day processing of all Autism Initiatives Group payrolls.

Duties

Main duties and responsibilities

To assist Payroll Officers in the following

End to end processing of monthly/fortnightly payrolls in accordance with the Groups strict payroll time scales and Statutory/Group regulations for 2,000+ employees. Standard payroll routines including starters/leavers, additional hours, variations, absence, statutory payments, tax codes, student loans, BACS files, payslips and RTI submissions. Ensure all statutory deductions are processed in accordance with the organisations procedures and current employment legislation. Prepare payroll journals and export to Sage Intacct accounting system. Ensure contractual and auto enrolment pension schemes (including Teachers Pensions) are administered in accordance with Pensions Regulations Prepare, provide and retrieve specific payroll information to internal and external parties. Reconciling and producing month/year End returns, including PAYE, NI and Teachers Pensions (UK and Isle of Man) returns. Implement changes in remuneration and/or conditions of service and/or changes in employment law. Liaise with staff and management on payroll queries. Liaise with the Human Resources department to ensure that all company policies and procedures are correctly administered. Ensure maintenance of good working relationships with other departments, staff and external customers. Additional ad-hoc duties as and when required. Undertake and attend relevant training.

Qualifications

Essential:

Knowledge of Microsoft applications

Effective planning and time management skills for dealing with tight deadlines

Flexible and focused team player with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure

Excellent communication skills to liaise with a range of people, including staff and HMRC

Excellent attention to detail

GCSE math's and English grade 4 .

Desirable:

Experience in a payroll office

Experience of payroll software

It is in the nature of the work undertaken by the post that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. The post holder will therefore be expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises that tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description, have to be undertaken.

These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work.

The job description may also be reviewed in light of changing departmental needs or developments in consultation with the post holder.

PROGRESSION

Upon successful completion of the level 3 payroll administration apprenticeship you will have gained a national qualification, recognised throughout the industry and this may, where available, lead to a full time permanent position being offered.

If you are passionate about payroll administration and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our organisation's success.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 18,270.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Payroll Administration Apprenticeship