Payroll Assistant

Additional Resources; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Scotland seeks a Payroll Assistant to manage client payroll portfolios, ensuring accurate and timely processing. You will assist with various payroll tasks and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience in payroll administration and strong attention to detail. This full-time position offers a salary between £24,000 and £28,000, alongside a company pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration.
• Knowledge of payroll concepts including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions.
• Ideally have 1 year of payroll experience.

Responsibilities

• Processing assigned client payrolls accurately.
• Inputting data and preparing payroll reports.
• Timely submissions and payments to HMRC.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Assistant to join an independent accountancy firm, delivering comprehensive payroll solutions for a diverse range of clients.

As a Payroll Assistant, you will manage a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing while supporting overall team objectives. This full-time role offers a salary circa £24,000 - £28,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Processing assigned client payrolls accurately and on schedule.
• Inputting data and preparing detailed payroll reports.
• Highlighting anomalies or issues to clients and supporting resolution.
• Ensuring timely submissions and payments to HMRC, pensions, and other third parties.
• Maintaining payroll records in line with statutory requirements.
• Assisting with month-end, year-end, and ad-hoc payroll tasks.
• Supporting audit readiness and identifying discrepancies or risks.

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Payroll Assistant, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Executive, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Coordinator, Junior Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Semi Senior, Accounts Junior, Accounting Technician, or in a similar role.
• Experience in payroll administration.
• Knowledge of payroll concepts including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, holiday pay, SSP, SMP, and related legislation.
• Ideally have 1 year of payroll experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with payroll software.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• A supportive and professional work environment with opportunities for development.

Important information

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Job Information

• Job Title: Payroll Assistant
• Company: Additional Resources
• Location: Dumfries, Dumfriesshire
• Posted: Sep 24th 2025
• Closes: Oct 25th 2025
• Sector: Contract
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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