Date Posted: 1st July 2026
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Contract: Permanent , 37.5 hours per week
Salary: National Minimum Wage
Closing Date: 31st August 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee to join our Payroll department in Newton Abbot!
As a trainee, you will learn how the payroll department works and the day to day running, have full instruction on our payroll software, attend relevant courses and provide administrative support to the team. As a successful firm of Chartered Accountants, we provide payroll services for our clients including pension, RTI, and CIS support. We have had recent progression within the team therefore we are looking for someone new to join and begin their career.
If you are passionate about payroll administration and are looking to kickstart your career we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our team’s success.
This role would be great for a school leaver or someone who wishes to start their payroll career.
- Assist in the general activities of the payroll team to include training, to enable you to assist in payroll preparation for our clients
- Ensuring timesheet is accurate and completed on time each week
- Understand the business and how accountancy practices run
- Provide general administrative support to the payroll team to include filing, data entry, typing and assisting in the management of communications and paperwork
- Assist the team to make improvements and implement required changes
- Liaise with clients and third parties under supervision
- Reporting
- Maintain accurate records and documentation associated with your work
- Immediately report problems that may impact on the organisation or our clients
- Responsibly use resources and control expenses to meet agreed budgetary controls
- Contribute towards the smooth running of the team
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload in a timely manner while all the time ensuring we exceed client expectations
- No former experience required
- Ability to show initiative and work within a team
- Ability to show good client relationships
- To be comfortable with Microsoft office, including Excel (or be willing to undertake training)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to build rapport with people at various levels
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload in a timely manner while all the time ensuring we exceed client expectations
- Candidates must have 5 GCSE’s at A-C, or equivalent 4-9 including Maths and English
- 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- 1 extra holiday day for Christmas
- An additional 0.5 days holiday after each year of service
- Flexi time
- Medicash cash plan
- Online discount shopping portal
- Access to a 24 hour employee helpline
- Payment of 1 professional subscription per year
- Fully funded training qualifications
- Training bonuses for students
- Employee referral bonus of up to £1500
- Dress down Friday
- Wellbeing team
We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. Our culture emphasises continuous learning, professional development, and work-life balance. We encourage collaboration and innovation, ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard. Our team enjoys a friendly atmosphere with social events and a commitment to employee well-being.
If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a new challenge, please click the button on the right.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have existing and valid right to work in the UK to be considered.
