Kickstart your career in payroll! Join SMH Sheards in Huddersfield as a Payroll Administrator Apprentice. Apply today & grow with full study support.

Start Your Payroll Career with SMH Sheards – Huddersfield

At SMH Group, we believe in giving people the confidence to grow and shape their future. We’re looking for a motivated Payroll Administrator Apprentice to join our Huddersfield team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on payroll experience while completing your Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship.

What You’ll Do

As a Payroll Apprentice, you’ll work alongside an experienced team, learning how to deliver accurate payroll services to clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Accurately entering payroll data across systems
• Assisting with payroll calculations and staff benefits
• Responding to client payroll queries (with support)
• Preparing and distributing payslips, P45s, P60s, and P11D(b) forms
• Contacting HMRC about PAYE queries
• Providing general admin support to the payroll team
• Building strong working relationships with clients
• Assisting with reception duties and handling post

What We’re Looking For

No prior payroll experience is required – we’re more interested in your attitude and willingness to learn.

You’ll need:

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Good organisation and time management
• A proactive, client-focused mindset
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Entry requirements:

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above), including English & Maths
• Ideally, some experience in a customer-focused role

What You’ll Get in Return

• Fully funded Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship
• Study support for future professional qualifications
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
• Pension scheme & life assurance (4x salary)
• Health Cash Plan & eye test contributions
• Discounts on Wills, LPAs, and mortgages
• Volunteering opportunities & regular team social events

How to Apply

Ready to begin your payroll career?
Send your CV to HRadmin@smh.group and take the first step with SMH Sheards, Huddersfield.

About SMH Group

SMH Sheards is part of SMH Group, a network of accountancy and financial services firms across Yorkshire and Derbyshire. With 10 offices and 150+ team members, we’re committed to helping clients grow while supporting our people to achieve the same.

Our values are simple: do the right thing, work as one team, and give people confidence to grow.

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