Apprentice Payroll Administrator

**Description**:
Cintra currently has 119 employees who are at the heart & soul of our business. Our reputation has been built on our personal, friendly approach and from first contact, we aim to build a relationship of mutual trust and respect.

Are you looking to kickstart a career in Payroll? Perhaps you are looking to expand on your experience and gain a work based qualification. Why not join us at Cintra as an apprentice, where you will make a difference by playing an important part in supporting the delivery of a high quality payroll and pensions service.

We offer a full programme of training to all our employees, including our apprentices. Due to our continuous growth and commitment to development, we are now in a position to add to our existing apprenticeship team. If you want to work in a business with proven progression plans in place for apprentices and have the drive and ambition to develop your skills,
**we want to hear from you**

You can find our modern offices situated within Hoults Yard on the edge of the Ouseburn Valley with its flourishing creative networks, abundant local heritage and lively social scene. Hoults Yard is a vibrant community which includes quirky cafés, leisure facilities and other local businesses.

We strategically invest in our employees giving our workforce the learning opportunities they need to keep moving forwards in their careers. We offer continuous employee training to keep knowledge fresh, skills sharp and develop confidence.

Cintra is wholly owned by the Payroll Software & Services Group (PSSG); formed in 2019 the Group provides software and outsourcing solutions for HR, Payroll & Business Support in the UK and International markets. The PSSG portfolio is currently formed of five companies, including Cintra.

**Key Responsibilities**:
As an Apprentice Payroll Administrator you will be trained to:

- Input and check all payroll information received from client in accordance to individual client procedures and service level agreement.
- Ensure payrolls are completed in accordance with legislation and the departmental procedures
- Plan and manage own workload as well as take instruction from the team leader
- Manage day to day payroll administration (reports/costing/pensions/BACS/filing/reconciliation/employee documents/closing and opening periods)
- Perform manual calculations
- Maintain an on-going relationship with client by supporting them and responding promptly and accurately to their requests
- Adhere to GDPR and AML rules
- Liaise with HMRC
- Ensure client details and notes are updated when necessary
- Attend meetings and participate in project activities
- Proactively seek to keep up to date with legislation and changes within the industry
- Contribute to product enhancement and improvement
- Work as part of a team in a fast paced environment
- Provide high level customer service

**Desired Skills and Knowledge**:

- GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English
- IT literate
- Knowledge of Excel and MS Outlook
- Good attention to detail
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organised and methodical
- Problem solving skills
- Logical thinker
- Ability to work well as a team
- Eager to learn new skills

**What's in it for me?**:
At Cintra we know our employees are our biggest asset and an investment in them is an investment into the company. As standard we offer:

- Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata part time)
- Company paid sick leave (after qualifying period)
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (after qualifying period and by agreement)
- Employee Assistance Programme providing a confidential support network offering expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7
- Company paid Health Cash Plan providing cover for everyday healthcare costs including dental treatment and eye tests (taxable benefit)
- Cycle to Work scheme offering considerable tax savings and spreading the cost of bike purchase over 12 months (after probation)
- Interest free Travel Loan scheme (after probation)
- Subsidised Parking Permit at Hoults Yard
- Paid leave for Reserve Forces Duties
- Generous employee referral scheme
- Employee of the month scheme
- Annual office party
- Company supplied breakfast options, Nespresso coffee & tea

**About PSSG**:
Formed in 2019, PSSG specialises in providing software and outsourcing solutions for HR, Payroll and Business Support in the UK and International markets.

Payroll pays people what they are due, accurately and on time and forms the base of all employee/employer relationships. HR supports, trains and develops people, to allow businesses to get the best from their people and maintain a happy working environment.