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Start your career in payroll with a friendly, growing payroll bureau
You'll receive full training, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and develop valuable skills while supporting businesses across the UK. Excellent long-term career opportunities.
No two weeks are the same!
You'll work towards managing your own client portfolio, learning every aspect of payroll administration including processing payrolls, pensions, starters and leavers, and building strong relationships with clients.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training
You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course contents
- Business and Customer Awareness
- Payroll Core
- Pensions
- Technical Payroll
- Regulations and Compliance
- Systems and Processes
- Planning and Prioritisation
- Analysis skills
- Using Systems and Processes
- Producing Quality and Accurate Information and Reports
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This apprenticeship is designed to lead to a long-term career with Wagemate
Following successful completion, you'll have the opportunity to progress into a full-time Payroll Assistant role, before developing into a Payroll Administrator, Client Manager, and ultimately a Team Manager. We are committed to promoting from within wherever possible, providing ongoing training and support at every stage of your career.
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