Apprentice - Payroll Technician
This is an exciting apprenticeship opportunity to join Thames Valley Police as a Payroll Technician. You will be working as part of the Finance Department to process payroll records.
To develop you as an efficient and effective Payroll Technician, you will undertake the Payroll Administrator level 3 apprenticeship. You will receive structured off the job development, supported by workplace learning and mentoring.
As you develop your skills, your role will be to create and maintain the payroll records, consolidate and process data, ensure Police Officers and Police Staff are paid accurately and on time, provide correct and consistent advice/guidance and contribute to the proper functioning of the Payroll Department. You will ensure that all statutory obligations and instructions and all other policies, procedures and rules are complied with.
The successful applicant will be aged 18 or over and have a good standard of education with a minimum of 4 GCSEs grades A-C/9-4 or equivalent including Maths. You will have the ability to organise and prioritise workloads and work to deadlines. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide variety of people is considered essential. You will have the ability to operate a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
The apprenticeship is aimed at those who are not experienced in the provision of Payroll and Finance and/or have not achieved qualifications in this field.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 22-30 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 18409. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 5th December 2021.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.