Payroll Administration Modern Apprentice in Glasgow

Payroll Administration Modern Apprentice role at Scottish Apprenticeships

Job Overview

Are you looking to kickstart your career in payroll and finance? We’re recruiting a Payroll Apprentice to join our busy Glasgow City Centre office. We require an enthusiastic, dedicated Apprentice Payroll Administrator to join our established fast‑paced team. This role is ideally suited to a logically minded candidate with volume administration and payroll experience. Candidates must demonstrate excellent reconciliation and organisational skills and be comfortable interacting directly with senior management across internal and external stakeholders. Throughout this role you will gain hands‑on experience in payroll processing while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in finance and administration within a supportive and dynamic recruitment company.

Key Tasks

• Assist in the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
• Maintain accurate employee records including timesheets, holiday entitlements, and absences
• Support the reconciliation of payroll data and resolve discrepancies
• Respond to payroll‑related queries from employees and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and company policies
• Learn to use payroll software and systems effectively
• Collaborate with the finance and HR teams to support wider administrative tasks

Key Skills Required

• Excellent numerical skills
• A working knowledge of Windows‑based financial packages, strong Excel knowledge and good IT skills are vital for this position
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight accounts deadlines
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to maintain confidential information

Learning & Development

You will learn how to prioritise your workload in a busy fast‑paced environment, how to use our internal IT systems, diary management, and customer service skills. The right person will communicate well at all levels, make financial information easy to understand, and push for process improvements, presenting these confidently to the board.

How to Apply

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Position Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Government Administration
• Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom