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Apprentice Timesheet & Compliance Administrator - Recruitment Operations

TEMPTING RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED · DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED
Location
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2BX
Salary
£18,000 a year
Duration
1 Year 1 Month
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Business administrator (level 3)
Start date
19 October 2026
Application deadline
16 October 2026
Posted
13 August 2026
Vacancy reference
2000048244

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

**This is an administration-focused role within a recruitment business, dealing with timesheets, compliance, documentation, deadlines and accurate data. This is not a Sage accounting or accounting role.**

Ideal Candidate:

We're looking for someone confident, driven, and ready to grow. You’ll have 2-3 years' experience, strong admin and customer service skills, and solid proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ideally, you’ve had some higher education or life experience (e.g. a recent graduate), and you’re now seeking a career-focused role with long-term progression.

You’re proactive, personable, and bring great energy to the team. We value ambition, independence, and a strong work ethic, especially if you’re feeling stagnant in your current role.

Retail supervisors or department managers are welcome to apply, especially if you’ve demonstrated leadership, resilience, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

We're after someone who’s grounded, motivated, and ready to hit the ground running.

You will:

  • Submit contractors’ timesheets in line with relevant deadlines
  • Ensure contractors’ timesheets are approved by authorised approvers
  • Ensure accuracy of timesheets
  • Chase contractors’ if timesheets are not submitted in line with relevant deadlines
  • Notify contractors of unapproved timesheets in line with relevant deadlines
  • Clear payroll with Line Manager on completion, notifying of any issues
  • Verify contractor’s eligibility to work in the UK, using the relevant government resources and guidelines
  • Verify contractors references in line with client requirements
  • Carry out compliance checks, ensuring all documentation is signed and returned by contractor
  • Ensure contractors data is filed accurately, and that files are kept as up to date
  • Organising contractor’s files and regularly chasing missing documents
  • Maintain regular communication with Line Manager with regards to status of contractor’s compliance
  • Assist with general telephone enquiries
  • Assist with timesheet and payroll enquiries as required
  • Resolving any timesheet and payroll issues raised
  • Provide ad-hoc support as required by the relevant team to ensure targets are met

Requirements

2-3 years' experience in administration and customer service. Strong proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel. Higher education or life experience (e.g. recent graduate) preferred. Proactive, personable, and capable of working independently with strong work ethic. Retail supervisors or department managers welcome, especially those with demonstrated leadership and experience in fast-paced environments.

Working week

Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30.

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeSelf-motivatedDesire to succeedAbility to work under pressureProfessional in appearanceProfessional in conductArticulateGood attitude to workDesire to work in recruitmentGood all round IT SkillsGood level of MathsGood level of English

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4-9 or A*-C
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4-9 or A*-C

Training & development

  • Full training will be given leading to a recognised Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • Full on-the-job training will be delivered
  • Off-the-job training will be supported by our Training Provider - Davidson Training UK Ltd
  • All training is carried out within the workplace during working hours
Future prospects

Possible full-time position and growth within the business.

Company benefits

Everyone who joins us will benefit from the same opportunities, trust and support.

Paid holiday; 28 days annual leave. Pension. Staff recognition schemes. Employee Assistant Programme. Regular social gatherings and events. Annual Christmas event with awards and prizes.

Comprehensive training and career progression. A modern working environment. A friendly and supportive team. And much more!

Things to consider

We’re specifically looking for individuals who can demonstrate: 

  • Leadership 
  • Strong customer engagement 
  • Proven ability to take responsibility in fast-paced environments 

Additional Preferences: 

  • Comfortable working long hours and in fast-paced settings 
  • A history of resilience, maturity, and ambition 
  • Brings a positive presence to the team – not afraid to speak up, ask questions, and take part

About TEMPTING RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Tempting Recruitment is a professional, independent, forward thinking recruitment agency, with a wealth of experience recruiting within the Public, Private, Social Housing, Health and Social Care and Not for Profit Sectors. Our clients range from Local Authorities, Housing Associations, NHS, Central Government, Charities and major Private Organisations across the whole of the UK.
Website
temptingrecruitment.co.uk/