AOS - Payroll School Leaver Apprentice - September 2025
Prospects Manchester
As a school leaver apprentice here's what will await you during your four
- year training contract.
- Learn the fundamentals of UK payroll and pension legislation, technology and professional services processes
- Understand the specific payroll requirements of the sector in which our clients operate in and learn to create, process, validate, and report payroll-related information accurately.
- Apply regulatory, compliance, and legislative standards to payroll processes.
- Interpret payroll-related information to make effective decisions and ensure payroll deadlines are met and assume ownership of tasks through to resolution.
- You will receive an assignment of client payrolls to develop your client relationship skills and independently manage a portfolio.
As you progress in your apprenticeship you will take on an increased portfolio, be expected to self-review your own work and be involved in more complex financial reporting.
You'll have a strong knowledge of payroll standards and best practice reporting processes which you apply to your client work.You will be expected to be able to take responsibility for the junior members of your team.
You will train them, review their work and support them through their studies.
We are now operating a hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams.
Who we're looking for- On track or have obtained A-levels, BTEC or equivalent qualifications.
Our recruitment process looks at your whole self – academic achievements as well as other experiences in which you have grown and developed.
You can read about our approach to academics in our FAQs.
- Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive;
- The ability to think critically solve problems and share knowledge with others;
- A commitment to self-development and learning;
- Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises;
- Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve;
- Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity;
- Works well under pressure and have a positive ‘can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations;
- Excellent time management skills;
- A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.
- Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Level 3 Payroll Apprentice Administrator Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance.
In addition to funding qualifications, we provide time off to study, and a blended training approach including in person and virtual learning.
You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at Forvis Mazars.You will also receive comprehensive quality training and development to excel in your professional career; this includes development in professional excellence, client excellence, digital excellence, and technical excellence.
Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and become a standout talent.
To understand more read our FAQs.
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