Apprentice Payroll Assistant

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Head Office located in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking to recruit an Apprentice Payroll Assistant.

**What do I achieve?**
- an exciting future built with us
- a nationally recognised qualification - Level 3 Payroll Administrator
- transferable skills such as leadership and communication
- working for a 5* house builder
- building a network of like minded professionals
- improving your knowledge and understanding of the housebuilding industry

**What’s the package?**
- Basic salary from £18,000 - £22,000 per annum depending on role and competitive annual bonus
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Core/flexible working options
- Free on-site parking and on-site gym
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- ShareSave scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to BOB - our flexible benefits platform with discounts from over 800 retailers

**The Role**

Bellway’s Payroll team is a centralised Head Office based team managing and processing the payroll for the Group Head Office Monthly Payroll and Divisional Weekly Payroll.
- Calculate, input and reconcile divisional monthly payrolls including monitoring of sickness, statutory leave, starters and leavers.
- Process divisional monthly and/or weekly payroll.
- Prepare analysis of departmental wage costs for divisions.
- Answer payroll queries from divisions and employees.
- Reconciliation of payroll to accounts.
- Assist with monthly payroll tasks as required.
- Assist with administration of pension auto enrolment for monthly and weekly paid employees.

**Our promise to you**
- You will learn from the best, through invaluable experience
- You will join a reputable brand at an exciting time of continued growth
- A fantastic working environment
- We will develop you and provide ongoing support to be the best you can be

**What can you bring to us?**
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above
- Motivated and keen to learn new skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team as well as using your own initiative
- Committed to diversity and inclusion

**Questions and Answers**

**What is an apprenticeship?**

Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes that are designed to help employers train people for specific job roles.

**How long does an apprenticeship take to complete?**

An apprenticeship takes a minimum of 12 months to a maximum of 5 years depending on the level of apprenticeship and which industry sector you are training.

By rule of thumb:
Level 2: 12-18 months

Level 3: 24 months

Degree: up to 5 years

**What happens once I complete my apprenticeship?**

**Do I get holiday when doing an apprenticeship?**

Of course We offer 25 days, plus bank holidays

**What is my probation period as an apprentice?**

6 months, but you will have the opportunity to check-in at both the 1 month and 3 month points

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: Up to £22,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Work Location: One location

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