Payroll and Pensions Apprentice
First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Do you have a passion for Payroll and Pensions?
Would you welcome the opportunity to kickstart your career in the world of pensions and payroll and secure yourself an apprenticeship with one of the UK’s leading payroll providers?
As an Apprentice, you will embark on an exciting and rewarding journey that combines practical on-the-job training with academic learning.
This position offers a structured pathway to success.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll & Pension Apprentice will complete over a period of 18 months their Payroll Administrator level 3 qualification. Whilst progressing through each module of their apprenticeship full training will be given to apply the learning to day-to-day tasks within this business area.
Job Specification:
- Actioning incoming documents such as P45s / New Stater Checklists / Post
- Processing leavers and issuing P45s
- Incoming queries; advising on PAYE and NIC matters and manual calculations of salary payments
- Processing end to end umbrella payroll
- Dealing with all aspects of Statutory Payments and Deductions
- Set up of private pensions
- Making amendments to contribution amounts
- Dealing with incoming queries in relation to private pension and auto enrolment pension
Person Specification:
Can demonstrate good IT skills
High level of accuracy
Problem solver
Well organised
Effective communicator
Follows all tasks through to completion
Have an interest in a career in Payroll & Pensions
What we offer you:
- Opportunities for career progression within Caroola Group.
- Comprehensive training and mentorship from industry experts.
- Access to the Caroola Hub of Benefits including: Discounts at Restaurants, Hospitality, Travel, Gym Memberships etc.,
- Holiday Entitlement: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
- Study support - Progress your career in your chosen field without worrying about finding the time, the right guidance or the money to do it
- Wellbeing: Caroola supports the mental health of its people. Take advantage of our mindfulness resources including our dedicated team of qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
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