Payroll Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
At EQ, people are at the heart of what we do.
As a leading accounting, taxation, and business advisory practice, we provide valued support and advice to our clients across the board.
Our Amber Accounting Services team have an excellent reputation for providing a variety of accounting services to clients, including payroll. Due to an expanding client base, we are looking to strengthen our team in our Dundee office by recruiting a Payroll Assistant.
Reporting to the Amber Management team, you will join our busy team helping to support our clientβs requirements. This is a varied role which involves all aspects of payroll for a range of clients. Good numerical skills are essential as are excellent communication skills and a keen willingness to learn and develop. Within this role, your responsibilities will include providing a payroll service to clients on a weekly, fortnightly and monthly basis, processing employee information and preparing payslips and reports. Professional and pro-active, you will be experienced in providing the best service possible to clients with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
We will work closely with you to continually develop your technical skills and experience and provide any appropriate training where necessary.
We provide excellent working conditions (including a 35 hour week) as well as a competitive salary and benefits package (commensurate with relevant qualifications and experience).
A full job description is available on request.
EQ is one of the largest independent accountancy, tax and business advisory practices in Scotland, comprising of 16 partners and over 120 staff with offices in Dundee, Forfar and Glenrothes. We are also part of Kreston Global, an international network of independent accountancy firms operating in over 125 countries, which allows us to provide national and international services to our clients.
Energise and Evolve at EQ.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dundee, DD1 3JA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Payroll Assistant roles across EQ Accountants LLP's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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