Payroll Assistant: Entry Level with Training & Growth

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

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.