Earn while you learn and keep the workforce running.
Payroll Modern Apprenticeships
Learn to manage payroll systems, ensure accuracy, and support the workforce with essential financial skills.
What is a Modern Apprenticeship in Payroll?
Payroll apprenticeships focus on developing skills in wage calculation, compliance, and payroll systems. Apprentices gain confidence in managing employee pay and supporting HR functions. The framework is available at SCQF Level 6 and typically lasts around 12 months.
Why undertake an apprenticeship in Payroll?
Earn while you learn
Apprenticeships combine paid employment with structured training. You’ll gain hands-on experience while working toward a nationally recognised qualification.
Industry-recognised qualification
The SVQ in Payroll at SCQF Level 6 demonstrates competence and is valued by employers.
Accessible entry
Open to anyone over school-leaving age in Scotland, with National 5 Maths/English often recommended.
Career-ready skills
Builds confidence in financial accuracy, compliance, and communication.
Who can undertake this apprenticeship?
The Modern Apprenticeship in Payroll is designed for anyone in Scotland who wants to build a career in payroll and financial administration—whether you’re just leaving school, switching careers, or already employed and looking to upskill. It’s open to people of all ages and backgrounds, with pathways tailored to roles in payroll processing, compliance, pensions administration, and financial reporting. Employers can use it to train new recruits or develop existing staff, making it a flexible and inclusive route into one of the country’s most essential business functions.
How is the apprenticeship delivered?
As with all our apprenticeship delivery we provide a range of flexible learning methods which we tailor to suit the needs of the employer and the employee-candidate. This may involve one or a hybrid approach of observations in the workplace, access to online learning, attending face to face courses and collating a portfolio of evidence
Which apprenticeships are available?
Payroll apprenticeships are available at SCQF Level 6. This framework develops skills in payroll administration and compliance. Learners can progress into senior payroll and finance positions, with tutors advising on career pathways
Payroll Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6
The Payroll Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 provides learners with the skills and knowledge needed to manage payroll processes accurately and efficiently within a business. Apprentices gain practical experience in calculating wages, handling statutory deductions, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with employment and tax legislation. The programme also develops strong core skills in communication, problem‑solving, and digital literacy, alongside meta‑skills such as adaptability, confidence, and attention to detail. Supported by their employer and training provider, learners work toward a nationally recognised qualification that prepares them for roles such as payroll administrator, payroll officer, or HR support assistant, with clear progression routes into senior payroll and finance positions
