Payroll Administrator Apprentice

Our Vacancy

Payroll Administrator Level 3 ¦ Permanent Contract
Course Duration: 22 months

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification, your salary will increase to the standard rate for this role, which is currently £27,465. Please note that this rate may be subject to an increase by the time you complete your apprenticeship.

Start your career in payroll with hands-on experience, expert guidance, and a recognised qualification.

Are you great with numbers and ready to kick-start your career in finance? Join our busy in-house payroll team as a Payroll Administrator Apprentice and gain hands-on experience, expert support, and a nationally recognised qualification -all while earning a salary. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who’s organised, detail-focused, and eager to learn. You’ll play a key role in helping ensure our colleagues are paid accurately and on time each month.

Please note: You’ll be required to work in the Pitsea office 2-3 days a week. 

What you’ll be doing:
 You’ll support the payroll team with processing timesheets, expenses, and monthly pay runs. You’ll learn to use payroll systems, apply statutory regulations, and help resolve queries professionally, all while building hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Qualified to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grades A*–C (9–4) 
• Confident with numbers and has great attention to detail 
• A confident communicator and team player 
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality 
• Motivated to build a career in payroll 

In your application, tell us why you’re interested in this opportunity and what makes you a great fit.

What you’ll gain:

• Real work experience in a fast-paced payroll environment
• On-the-job training and 1:1 mentoring
• Support to achieve a payroll-related qualification
• A clear career pathway to becoming a payroll professional

What We Offer

• A permanent position with salary progression after qualification.
• A Level 3 Payroll Administrator l qualification fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Support from our Learning & Development team and a dedicated mentor
• Hands-on experience in a professional customer service environment
• Hybrid working options (once training is completed)
• Up to 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays  
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year  
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Are You Eligible? Read This First!

Before applying, check if you meet the apprenticeship funding requirements:

You’ve lived in the UK, EEA, Switzerland, or Gibraltar for the last 3 years (you’ll need to show proof).
You don’t already have a qualification at the same level or higher in this subject.
You’ll be 18 or older when the apprenticeship starts.

For more information please click the following link: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0073-v1-1 

If that sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity to start your career with full support and training! 

Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about delivering great customer service and want to build a rewarding career in social housing, we’d love to hear from you!

Click 'Apply Now' and take your first step towards an exciting future!

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Tanisha at tanisha.johnson@peabody.org.uk

What Happens Next?

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you’ll be invited to a face to face interview week commencing 28 July 2025 in Pitsea.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.