Payroll Administrator (Apprenticeship)

Full Time, Permament

Competitive

York, Leeds

Fortus’ approach is to ensure we provide our clients with the best talent for each service, which is why we structure the business to meet our clients’ needs.

As part of our ongoing growth plans we have an entry level payroll apprenticeship opportunity within our Payroll bureau, with full study support provided towards the completion of the Payroll Administrator qualification.

Key Responsibilities

Setting up and processing new and existing payrolls for a portfolio of clients
Adding new payroll clients to the system and creating their account with HMRC
Processing all payroll and submitting RTI reports to HMRC
Processing starters and leavers
Calculating holiday pay, SMP, SSP, SPP
Issuing payslips to employees and a breakdown summary to each client
Ensuring auto-enrolment pension submissions are completed, both weekly and monthly
Liaising with pension scheme providers to ensure all client pension arrangements are in order
Dealing with enquires from both clients and their employees

About you

Minimum B to C grade A levels, or equivalent level of qualification (achieved or predicted to achieve)
Commitment and willingness to learn
Ability to think analytically

What's on offer?

Competitive salary
Payroll Administrator study support
172.5 hours (23 days) holiday
Flexible bank holidays
Birthday day off
Health cash plan
Employee assistance programme
Group life assurance x 3
Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
Salary sacrifice benefits including holiday purchase, cycle to work, tech purchase
Regular social events
Friendly and inclusive working environment
On-site parking (York)
Company bonus scheme
Career pathway

Please send all CVs to recruitment@fortus.co.uk

Application closing date: 30 November 2025

Assessment mornings: 11th & 16th December 2025

Interviews will be held in early February 2026