Trainee Payroll Assistant

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Application Deadline: 30 April 2025

Department: Business Outsourcing

Location: Dundee

Description:

At EQ Accountants, we believe that at the core of our success is our people. We are more than just a team of financial experts; we are partners in our clients' journeys. For over 20 years, we have taken pride in championing SMEs, delivering bespoke accounting solutions that drive growth and success for our clients. Our journey from a single office to 11 thriving locations reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and we are now looking for a talented individual to join us and be part of our exciting growth story.

We are an employer who cares; where individuals are supported to reach their personal and professional goals. We're committed to continuous learning, providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help you stay ahead of the curve. This includes investing in the latest technology, sharing best practice and creating a One EQ ethos that brings our values to life.

There has never been a more exciting time to join EQ!

Role overview:

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Trainee Payroll Assistant. This entry-level position is ideal for someone eager to learn and gain practical experience in payroll processing and employee benefit management, while contributing to a dynamic and supportive team. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing a payroll service to clients on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis.
• Uploading payslips and other information to Sage online documents.
• Processing employee information and preparing payslips.
• Creating, evaluating, and submitting reports to clients.
• Reporting to HMRC on various issues.
• Uploading pensions to the relevant pension provider each pay period.
• Providing advice and guidance on the more complex aspects of payroll, pay and benefits to clients.
• Advising clients of and PAYE liability due to HMRC.
• Applying, deducting, and advising clients of any Earnings Arrestments deducted.
• Reporting to HMRC each pay period by the required deadline dates.
• Reporting and recoverable statutory payments and Apprenticeship Levy to HMRC.
• Manual Calculations on all elements (Tax, NIC, Director NIC, Student Loan, Earnings Arrestments & Pensions).
• We are an approved BACS Bureau – we are responsible for making salary & PAYE payments on behalf of our clients each month, by the required dates.
• CIS – Preparation and submission of monthly CIS Returns and CIS Suffered submissions to HMRC.
• Building effective and long-term working relationships with each of your clients.

Our Ideal Candidate will be:

Eager to Learn: This is a junior-level role and while we do not expect you to have any prior experience, it's important that you can demonstrate the ability to learn and develop the skills that match the requirements of the role.

Professional and pro-active: You will be experienced in providing the best service possible to clients with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication skills: Positive and confident in your abilities, but you're also a kind, empathetic person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Good numerical skills: You will have gained a minimum qualification of Nat 5 Maths.

Why work for EQ?

We are an employer who cares; where individuals are supported to reach their personal and professional goals. At EQ, you'll find a supportive environment where your goals are our goals. We're committed to continuous learning, providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help you stay ahead of the curve. This includes investing in the latest technology, sharing best practice and creating a One EQ ethos that brings our values to life.

With our recent growth, we have been able to deliver Phase Two of our benefits enhancement plan…and we are not stopping there!

When you join EQ you can expect:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave, with additional leave entitlements after three and five years' service
• Pension (up to 5% employee contribution, matched by EQ)
• Life insurance (4 x annual salary)
• 14 hours paid volunteering time
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced paternity/partner leave and pay
• Hybrid (one day working from home, following probation)
• Private medical cover (subject to conditions)
• Income protection
• EE Perks: 20% off your monthly plan plus five codes for family and friends
• Continuous training and support
• Excellent work culture with social events throughout the year

If you're passionate about people, driven by purpose, and excited to grow with a forward-thinking accountancy firm who are With You every step of the way, we'd love to hear from you.