- Junior
- Ufficio in Dundee
At EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group (one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy practices), we know our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re not just colleagues – we’re a community. Our ethos, With You, means when our team thrives, our clients do too. We’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow professionally and personally, with access to mentorship, learning opportunities, and a clear path for progression.
We're looking for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong payroll background to play a key role in delivering high quality payroll services across a diverse client base. If you have experience in a payroll bureau or an in house payroll setting, we'd love to hear from you!
We're looking for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong payroll background to play a key role in delivering high quality payroll services across a diverse client base. If you have experience in a payroll bureau or an in house payroll setting, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls
- Processing complex payrolls
- Uploading payslips and other payroll documentation to SAGE and client portals
- Performing end-to-end payroll processing including data entry, validation, and reconciliation of payrolls
- Preparing and reviewing payroll reports for clients, including variance analysis and audit trails
- Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) reports and other statutory filings to HMRC accurately and on time
- Uploading pension contributions to relevant pension providers and managing compliance with auto-enrolment requirements
- Advising clients on PAYE liabilities, pension deductions, employee benefits, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and tax codes
- Administering and advising on Earnings Arrestments and Attachment of Earnings Orders in line with legal requirements
- Reporting and recoverable statutory payments and Apprenticeship Levy to HMRC
- Manual Calculations on all elements (Tax, NIC, Director NIC, Student Loan, Earnings Arrestment’s & 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
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Proven experience working in a payroll bureau or busy payroll department handling multiple payrolls
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC regulations, including RTI, auto-enrolment, statutory payments and CIS
- Proficiency in SAGE Payroll software (preferred) with the ability to learn other systems if required
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to manage data sets, use formulas, and create reports
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all aspects of payroll processing
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll matters to clients in a clear and professional manner
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines
