Payroll Apprentice

1 week ago

Chard TA FA, United Kingdom Lentells Limited Full time

Kickstart Your Career as a Payroll Apprentice at Lentells Ltd

Location: Chard, Somerset

Full-time: Office-based

Are you ready to launch your career in payroll with a respected and supportive firm? Lentells Ltd is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Payroll Apprentice to join our dynamic payroll team. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, receive expert training, and work towards a recognised qualification—all while helping deliver exceptional service to our valued clients.

Role Overview

As a Payroll Apprentice, your primary responsibility will be to process client payrolls accurately and on time. You'll play a key role in supporting our clients and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, all while learning from a team of experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process payrolls based on client instructions
  • Communicate with clients via phone, email, or in person to resolve payroll queries
  • Submit Real Time Information (RTI) to HMRC promptly
  • Collaborate with senior payroll staff to check and finalise payrolls before deadlines
  • Undertake on-the-job training with our preferred training provider
  • Support with general payroll admin and ad-hoc tasks as needed

Additional Opportunities (as applicable)

  • NHS Pensions: process GP1s, starters/leavers, and submit SD55AU forms
  • Prepare and send payroll input sheets
  • Submit BACS payments
  • Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients
  • Process and submit CIS returns
  • Set up new clients and close PAYE schemes
  • Assist with client onboarding

What We're Looking For

  • A genuine interest in payroll, finance, or business administration
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills
  • Good communication and a willingness to learn
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)
  • A positive, can-do attitude and a team player mindset

Why Lentells?

At Lentells Ltd, we pride ourselves on being more than just accountants—we're trusted advisors and problem-solvers. You'll be joining a supportive team with a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to continuous improvement.

We provide staff with a wide range of benefits, including private medical insurance, company pension, flexible schedule, on-site parking, sick pay, wellness programmes and company events.

Retaining a loyal team of staff is key to providing continuity of service to our clients who appreciate dealing with individuals who have built up a good relationship with them and have a detailed knowledge of their business.

Lentells Ltd have signed up to the Mindful Employer initiative. We have signed the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' to show our desire to support the mental health of our staff.

Ready to take the challenge? Apply now and help us deliver payroll with precision and purpose via our website or send your CV and covering letter to or to our HR Manager, Richard Lowe, Lentells Accountants, 17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Chard TA20 1FA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person