Entry-Level Payroll Assistant: Training & Growth in Finance

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group; Dundee; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group, invites applications for an entry level Payroll Assistant in Dundee. Join a friendly payroll team and gain full training, mentoring, and clear progression as you start your career in payroll.

If you’re organised, detail‑oriented and keen to learn, this role offers hands-on exposure to weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls with support from experienced colleagues.

Qualifications

• Keen to start a career in payroll or finance.
• Organised and committed to accuracy.
• Comfortable handling numbers and learning new software systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other IT tools.
• A good communicator who enjoys working in a team.
• Eager to grow in a supportive environment.
• Experience using SAGE Payroll or working in an office setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls
• Uploading payslips and payroll data to secure online platforms (e.g., Sage)
• Helping to maintain and update employee records with accuracy
• Supporting the team with reporting tasks and submissions to HMRC
• Uploading pension information to the appropriate providers
• Learning to handle payroll queries and provide basic guidance to clients
• Assisting with manual calculations and understanding statutory payments
• Learning about deductions such as tax, National Insurance, pensions, and student loans
• Gaining an understanding of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) submissions

Skills

Payroll interest

Accuracy

Numbers handling

Excel

Team player

Sage familiarity

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group, invites applications for an entry level Payroll Assistant in Dundee. Join a friendly payroll team and gain full training, mentoring, and clear progression as you start your career in payroll.

If you’re organised, detail‑oriented and keen to learn, this role offers hands-on exposure to weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls with support from experienced colleagues.