AddressThe Role
About EQ
EQ Accountants is an accounting, taxation, audit, and business advisory practice based in the East of Scotland and offering the full spectrum of solutions to meet our clients’ financial needs. Our specialisms include Agriculture, Engineering and Manufacturing, Healthcare, Leisure, Professions, Property and Construction, Technology and Charities.
We have offices in Dundee, Forfar and Glenrothes, and all of our employees are committed to utilising their financial and business expertise to inspire, support and encourage clients to realise their ambitions.
We have been supporting our clients since the early 1990s, but there has never been a more interesting or important time to join us.
Joining the EQ team at this juncture is an exciting opportunity propelled by the recent investment from Sumer Group. With an ambitious plan to triple turnover within the next five years, EQ stands as a frontrunner in Scotland’s accountancy sector.
Bolstered by Sumer’s backing, EQ gains access to a vast network of over 1,000 colleagues across 40 offices while retaining the localised expertise of its core team.
Led by a dynamic leadership team and fuelled by strategic acquisitions, EQ is poised for growth. As part of this journey, EQ fosters a culture of development and empowerment, exemplified by employee-focused initiatives.
Join EQ and be part of a transformative endeavour reshaping the landscape of UK accountancy.
Payroll Assistant
Due to our expanding client base, we are looking to strengthen our team in our Dundee office by recruiting a Payroll Assistant into our Business Services Team. Our Team has an excellent reputation for providing a variety of accounting services to clients, including payroll.
Reporting to a Business Services Manager, you will support our client’s payroll requirements.
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 but are not limited to:
- Providing a payroll service to clients on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis.
- Liaising with your clients and answering queries on a timely basis.
- Processing employee information and preparing payslips.
- Creating, evaluating, and submitting reports to clients.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- This is a junior-level role; ideally, you’ll have a payroll qualification or training; however, it’s important that you can demonstrate the ability to learn and develop the skills that match the requirements of the role.
- 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.
- You are positive and confident in your abilities, but you’re also a kind, empathetic person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- We will work closely with you to continually develop your technical skills and experience and provide any appropriate training where necessary.
Benefits
We offer an inclusive culture that values difference, pride in the service we provide to our clients, belonging, employee welfare and continuous improvement as critical aspects of our organisational performance. As well as ongoing learning and development opportunities and a career development programme, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
- Private medical insurance.
- Life cover.
- Income protection.
- Financial planning consultation.
- Pension contribution scheme.
- Flexible working.
- Approved professional subscriptions.
- Enhanced annual leave.
Closing date: 22nd of March 2024
Interviews will take place from the 27th of March 2024
