Overview
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Location: Grangemouth | Department: Business Outsourcing | Application Deadline: 30 November 2025
We are a growing accounting firm that supports SMEs with a range of services, including bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns and management accounts. We are looking for a talented individual to join our team and contribute to our growth journey.
Role description
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are willing to learn and develop their understanding of a career in Business Services. Our team has an excellent reputation for providing a variety of accounting services to clients. While experience in a payroll bureau is ideal, we welcome candidates from other backgrounds who have strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and undergo training.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing a payroll service to clients on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis.
* Uploading payslips and other information to Sage online documents.
* Processing employee information and preparing payslips.
* Creating, evaluating, and submitting reports to clients.
* Reporting to HMRC on various issues.
* Uploading pensions to the relevant pension provider each pay period.
* Providing advice and guidance on the more complex aspects of payroll, pay and benefits to clients.
* Advising clients of PAYE liabilities due to HMRC.
* Applying, deducting, and advising clients of Earnings Arrestments.
* Reporting to HMRC each pay period by the required deadlines.
* Reporting and recoverable statutory payments and Apprenticeship Levy to HMRC.
* Manual calculations on all elements (Tax, NIC, Director NIC, Student Loan, Earnings Arrestments & Pensions).
* We are an approved BACS Bureau — responsible for making salary & PAYE payments on behalf of clients each month, by the required dates.
* CIS — Preparation and submission of monthly CIS Returns and CIS Suffered submissions to HMRC.
* Building effective and long-term working relationships with clients.
Ideal Candidate
* Excellent communication skills; engaging with clients over the phone and via email is essential.
* Experience in high-pressure environments and ability to manage multiple projects.
* Proactive and enthusiastic; eager to learn and absorb information and training.
* General knowledge of the payroll process from start to finish is beneficial.
* Experience in Sage or Xero is desirable.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Why work for EQ
We are an employer who cares; individuals are supported to reach personal and professional goals. We offer continuous learning, ongoing training and development opportunities, and invest in the latest technology to support our One EQ ethos.
With our recent growth, we have expanded our benefits. When you join EQ, you can expect:
* Competitive salary
* 33 days annual leave, with additional leave after 3 and 5 years
* Pension (up to 5% employee contribution, matched by EQ)
* Life insurance (4 x annual salary)
* 14 hours paid volunteering time
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Enhanced paternity/partner leave and pay
* Hybrid working (one day from home after probation)
* Private medical cover (subject to conditions)
* EE Perks: 20% off your monthly plan plus codes for friends and family
* Income protection
* Continuous training and support
* Excellent work culture with social events throughout the year
If you’re passionate about people, driven by purpose, and excited to grow with a forward-thinking accountancy firm, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources
Industries
* Accounting
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