Payroll Assistant

Sumer Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group, is recruiting an entry level Payroll Assistant in Inverness. You’ll join our friendly payroll team and support weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls, with training provided.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with Sage, maintain employee records, assist with HMRC submissions, and learn about deductions and pensions while working in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Starting a career in payroll or finance.
• Organised and accurate with attention to detail.
• Able to learn new software and gain Sage Payroll experience.
• Good communicator and team player.
• Experience with Sage Payroll is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls with supervision.
• Upload payslips and payroll data to secure online platforms (e.g., Sage).
• Maintain employee records with accuracy.
• Support reporting tasks and submissions to HMRC.
• Upload pension information to the appropriate providers.
• Learn payroll queries and provide basic guidance to clients.
• Assist with manual calculations and statutory payments.
• Learn deductions such as tax, National Insurance, pensions and student loans.
• Gain an understanding of CIS submissions.

Skills

Payroll interest

Organised

Numbers aptitude

Excel proficiency

Team communication

Growth mindset

Tools

SAGE Payroll

Job description

Payroll Assistant

Department: Payroll

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Inverness

Description

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 entry level Payroll Assistant to join our friendly and supportive payroll team. If you're organised, detail-oriented and eager to learn, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in payroll. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Key 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, Knowledge & Expertise

• 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

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.