Recruit And Develop Payroll Talent
Payroll apprenticeships offer a practical way to recruit new talent or develop existing staff, building the skills needed to manage payroll accurately, meet deadlines and support compliant business operations.
A More Effective Way To Build Payroll Capability
Payroll apprenticeships offer a structured way to recruit new talent or develop existing staff, helping your organisation build the skills needed to manage payroll with accuracy, confidence and care.
Our programmes develop capable payroll professionals with knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory deductions, data management and reporting, enabling them to contribute effectively within finance, HR or payroll teams.
- Recruit individuals suited to your organisation
- Upskill existing employees in payroll or finance-related roles
- Build capability that supports accurate, compliant payroll delivery
Apprentices work towards a recognised Level 3 Payroll Administrator qualification, helping them build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to progress in payroll.
Support Available To Help You Recruit And Train
Recent government updates mean there will be more support available to help employers recruit and train apprentices, particularly when hiring younger individuals or building entry-level roles.
- Training costs fully funded for eligible apprentices aged 16–24
- Additional financial incentives for hiring young apprentices
- National Insurance savings for apprentices under 25
This support makes it easier to bring new talent into your business while developing the skills you need for long-term growth.
Why Employers Recruit And Upskill Through Payroll Apprenticeships
Payroll apprenticeships support both your organisation and your employees, helping you build accurate, compliant payroll capability while developing confident professionals who can support your workforce.
Employers
- Strengthen payroll accuracy and compliance
Develop staff who understand payroll processes, legislation and reporting requirements - Reduce recruitment costs
Recruit new talent or upskill existing employees in a cost-effective way - Train to your organisation
Build skills aligned to your systems, processes, payroll cycles and ways of working - Improve retention and progression
Support long-term development and help employees grow within your organisation - Build a future-ready payroll team
Create structured pathways for payroll, finance and HR support roles
Learners
- Funded training with no learner debt
Access training without the cost of student debt - Build confidence in payroll practice
Develop the skills to process payroll, manage data and understand compliance - Progress in a payroll career
Create a pathway into payroll, finance or HR support roles - Achieve recognised qualifications
Gain a qualification that supports long-term payroll careers - Receive dedicated support
Trainer assessors and mentors help learners stay on track
How We Support Your Recruitment And Team Development
We support you through the full process, whether you’re recruiting new talent or developing existing employees through structured training and ongoing support.
1. We recruit or support your existing team: We source and shortlist candidates or work with your current employees
2. You select the right approach: Choose the right individual or development pathway for your business
3. We train and support: We deliver structured training and ongoing support throughout the programme
Award-Winning Apprenticeship Success
Apprenticeships can help you develop new skills, build confidence and progress in your career. Kirsty's journey from Administrator to award-winning Team Leader demonstrates how workplace learning can support professional growth while making a real impact in the workplace.
Whether you're starting your career or looking to advance in your current role, apprenticeships provide a practical route to gaining recognised qualifications and valuable experience.
Payroll Apprenticeships That Deliver Real Progress
Our payroll apprenticeships are designed to support both your organisation and your employees, whether you’re recruiting new talent or developing existing staff.
Each programme combines practical workplace experience with structured training, including workshops, 1:1 support, themed information resource guides and specialist webinars focused on payroll operations. Learners develop knowledge across areas such as payroll legislation, statutory entitlements and deductions, payroll data, computerised payroll software, new starters and leavers, and handling payroll queries.
This approach helps learners build confidence, apply their knowledge in real payroll environments, and contribute effectively in their role, while creating clear pathways for progression within your organisation.
The mentoring I received from my tutor was truly invaluable, I couldn’t have asked for a better trainer. I’ll really miss her guidance and our conversations as I move forward from this apprenticeship.
I’m so grateful for Lesley’s incredible support during my apprenticeship. She helped tailor my CV, secured interviews, and encouraged me every step of the way. I wouldn’t be here without her dedication and guidance.
This apprenticeship has had a hugely positive impact on my confidence at work and even helped me overcome imposter syndrome.
Current Vacancies
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Epping, Essex, England
£18k per year
Office Based
Apprentice Payroll Administrator @ Camfaud Concrete Pumps
Location: High Road, Thornwood Common, Epping, CM16 6LU
PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.
WHO are Camfaud Concrete Pumps?
Camfaud Concrete Pumps Ltd is the UK’s leading concrete pump hire company with over 300 staff across nationwide depots. As part of our ongoing investment in talent and operational excellence, we are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Payroll & HR Administrator to join our growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career or looking to retrain, combining full-time employment with structured training and a nationally recognised Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship.
WHAT will I get from working with Camfaud Concrete Pumps?
- EARN: £18,000 per year.
- EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with 1 hour lunch break.
- QUALIFICATION: Payroll Admin Level 3 takes approximately 20 months.
- BENEFITS: Pension & private healthcare scheme, life insurance, 28 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays), and team meals/events.
WHAT will my DAY look like?
As an Apprentice Payroll Administrator, you will predominately support the Payroll and HR functions in delivering accurate and timely weekly payroll, alongside providing essential administrative and employee support. You will gain hands-on experience in payroll processing, HR administration, reporting, and responding to employee queries, while developing your technical and professional skills.
You will be working within a team of 2, directly supporting an established and supportive manager, with over 15 years’ experience. Camfaud already supports a number of apprentices, so you are joining a structured, supportive team with an established peer group.
- Supporting the preparation and processing of weekly payroll runs.
- Assisting with checking and inputting timesheets, hours worked and pay data.
- Helping to calculate overtime, statutory payments, and payroll adjustments.
- Ensuring payroll deadlines are met and data is accurate and complete.
- Providing general administrative support across Payroll and HR functions.
- Maintaining and updating employee records on payroll systems.
- Assisting with filing, documentation, and data entry tasks.
- Ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance at all times.
- Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
- Supporting the investigation and resolution of basic payroll issues.
- Escalating more complex queries to senior team members where appropriate.
- Providing a helpful first point of contact for payroll-related queries.
- Assisting with the preparation of weekly, and ad hoc payroll reports.
- Supporting with data extraction and analysis for management reporting.
- Helping to maintain accuracy and consistency of payroll data across systems.
- Assisting with audit checks and reconciliation tasks where required.
- Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.
HOW does the Apprenticeship work?
Working towards your Payroll Admin Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about key areas such as statutory entitlements and deductions, payroll legislation and regulation, handling queries and complaints, and managing new starters and leavers. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.
WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?
- Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English.
- UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
- Motivated, enthusiastic & eager to learn.
- Strong communication skills, both written & verbal.
- High attention to detail & accuracy.
- Good organisation & time management skills.
- Ability to work well as part of a team & independently.
- Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, Excel)
- Basic knowledge of VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
What happens next?
If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.
If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:
Employer Website: https://www.camfaud.co.uk/
About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/payroll
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