Introduction

Start your career in payroll with an established and growing accountancy firm. You'll join a friendly, experienced team, work with real clients from day one and gain the skills, training and experience to build a long-term career with us.

About the Employer

Lewis Smith & Co is an established accountancy firm based in Dudley, supporting businesses and individuals across The Black Country and beyond. We're a friendly, ambitious and growing team who believe great client service is built on strong relationships.
Our people work closely with clients across accountancy, audit, tax, payroll and business advisory, with plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and build a rewarding career.

What You'll Do

You'll work alongside our experienced payroll team, helping to deliver an accurate and reliable payroll service to a wide range of clients. You'll learn how to process payrolls, maintain employee records, calculate pay and deductions, deal with starters and leavers, support pension administration and respond to client queries. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll take on greater responsibility and build relationships with your own clients.

Training Outcome

Our aim is to develop someone who wants to build a long-term career with Lewis Smith & Co. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into a permanent role within our payroll team, with further development towards positions such as Senior Payroll Administrator and Payroll Client Manager as your knowledge, experience and client responsibilities grow.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - GCSE Maths and English at Grade 5 or above preferr - Grade 5s and above

Course Information

Course: Payroll administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We operate flexible working hours, with an 8-hour working day starting between 8.00am and 9.30am. Working pattern alternates between a 40-hour week and a 35-hour week, including a 12.00pm finish every other Friday.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 8 Months

Training Provider: MBKB LTD

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