Payroll Administrator


Level: 3 / Duration: 16-18 mths

Payroll Administrators will, typically, have responsibility for setting up and operating the payroll within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation. Additionally and depending on their role within the organisation, a Payroll Administrator may also have responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of routine and non-routine payroll-related calculations and other information.

The role may be located within a business/organisation or in a payroll bureau, bookkeeping or accounting practice, or professional services company. The job may sit within the HR or Finance function.

This apprenticeship develops the skills and competences for Payroll Administrators.

Next course start dates: November 2024 and January 2025
(adhoc starts also possible)

Assessment

The EPA assessment period will last upto 4 months

Submit a portfolio of evidence of their best work
A knowledge test
(recommended to be taken on the same day as the Professional Discussion)
Project Report with an associated Q&A
Meet with the independent assessor to have a Professional Discussion underpinned by the portfolio of evidence

The training will enable your apprentice to:

  1. Gather, create and process payroll-related information to ensure employees are paid on time and accurately. This will be via payroll software, though it's use must be accompanied by the ability to perform this manually.
  2. Comply with legislative and contractual obligations
  3. Report payroll information internally and externally to deadlines
  4. Communicate effectively and appropriately with employees and relevant stakeholders
  5. Work to relevant ethical and professional standards in a legislative and regulatory environment that is constantly changing

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

We can provide you with a full list of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours which your apprentice will be taught and assessed on but as an overview, your apprentice will learn the following:

  • Business and Customer Awareness

    • The legislative framework surrounding payroll, employment and pensions

    • Devolution in the UK

    • The different types of workers in the UK

    • The different types of pay that exist (gross, taxable, National Insurance applicable etc.), statutory payments and deductions, Court Orders and the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

    • Real Time Information (RTI)

    • Benefits-in-kind

    • Gender Pay Gap Reporting

    • Gain familiarity, knowledge and an understanding of these core elements

    Uses, Systems and Processes

    Technical

    Analysis, Data and Professional Scepticism

    Communication and Engagement

    Produces Quality and Accurate Information

  • Planning and Prioritisation

    Analysis, Data and Professional Scepticism

    Uses, Systems and Processes

    Produces Quality and Accurate Information

    Team Working and Collaboration

    Communication and Engagement

    Ethics and Integrity

    Proactivity

    Systems and Processes

  • Analysis, Data and Professional Scepticism

    Communication and Engagement

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