Apprentice Payroll Assistant

• Assist with processing the monthly payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Respond to employee payroll queries, helping with payslips, tax, deductions and payments.
• Learn how to use Workday, our HR and payroll system, to update and maintain employee records.
• Process payroll changes, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime and bonuses.
• Develop Excel skills to help organise, check and analyse payroll information.
• Assist with calculating statutory payments, including sick pay, maternity and paternity pay.
• Support the team with payroll checks, reconciliations and reporting.
• Communicate with colleagues across the business to resolve payroll queries.
• Learn about PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and payroll legislation.
• Work closely with the Payroll Team, gaining hands-on experience and gradually taking on more responsibility.
• Complete apprenticeship training and coursework towards a Level 3 Payroll Administrator qualification.

The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 Payroll Administrator qualification, combining practical, hands-on experience in our Milton Keynes Head Office with structured training delivered remotely by the training provider.

Training will include regular one-to-one sessions with a dedicated tutor via Microsoft Teams, alongside group learning sessions and activities provided through a shared online learning platform.

Ongoing support, coaching and practical training will be provided by our experienced Payroll Team throughout the apprenticeship, allowing the apprentice to apply their learning in a real working environment.

Training sessions and learning activities will take place regularly throughout the apprenticeship, with dedicated time allocated during working hours.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent Payroll Assistant role within Steven Eagell Group.

As skills and experience develop, further career progression opportunities may include Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer and more senior positions within the Payroll Team.

We are committed to supporting our employees' development and encouraging long-term career growth within the business.

Benefits from day 1:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Paid Birthday day off
• 5 days occupational sick pay 
• Company pension scheme

After successfully completing probation:

• Health Cash Plan
• Company Car Lease Scheme
• Staff rates for car purchases/ servicing
• Death in service cover

After the relevant qualifying Period:

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Established in Milton Keynes in 2002, Steven Eagell Group has grown to become Britain's largest Toyota and Lexus retailer, with over 40 locations across the UK.

We're an award-winning, growing business that believes our people are the key to our success. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and welcoming working environment where teamwork, development and having a positive attitude really matter.

We are passionate about helping our employees grow, offering training, career development and opportunities to progress within the business.

Whether you're just starting your career or looking to develop new skills, Steven Eagell Group is a great place to learn, grow and be part of a successful team.