Trainee Payroll Administrator

Accountability Edinburgh is an ambitious accounting practice seeing tremendous growth in its client base. Based in Edinburgh, we offer digital accounting consultancy, training, payroll and virtual finance team services.  

Accountability Edinburgh has seen a significant and sustained increase in client numbers over the last 24 months. As this is set to continue, we are now looking to add support to our payroll team and are recruiting for a motivated individual to support our delivery in this crucial service area.  

This role is an excellent opportunity to pursue a career in payroll. We will offer in-house training in all aspects of payroll, whilst also funding study of a Payroll Technician professional qualification with CIPP, the industry’s professional body for payroll. 

Payroll Tasks 

• To assist in collation of payroll information for payrolls prepared on a weekly/ fortnightly or monthly basis 

• To process data relating to payroll accurately to payroll software 

• To prepare payroll reports, checking and performing reconciliations, prior to sending for client approval 

• To prepare manual calculations to check your work 

• On client approval, to complete payroll process, making submissions to HMRC and pension providers 

• To ensure payrolls are processed promptly, working with the rest of the team to ensure payroll deadlines are met 

• To liaise with clients and their employees, providing information as required 

• Preparation of payroll journals and other ad-hoc reporting requirements as directed by the Payroll Manager. 

Additional Tasks 

• Accurate filing and record keeping 

• Preparation and maintenance of process maps 

• Assist the team with the smooth running of the practice, to include answering the phone, dealing with queries and other admin task as required. 

The successful candidate does not need to be qualified or experienced as training will be provided. However, candidates who are able to demonstrate an interest in the industry, or in business, will be preferred. 

To be considered, candidates must be able to demonstrate: 

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills 

• Extremely focused with a strong attention to detail 

• Enthusiasm to learn and motivation to commit to ongoing CPD 

• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and ethical behaviour  

• Ability to communicate effectively  

• An organised approach - able to effectively prioritise work  

• Able to work independently and productively. 

In return, Accountability Edinburgh offers:

• A salary of between £22,500 and £24,900, depending on experience

• An annual CPD budget 

• Flexible working conditions

• Generous private medical insurance

• Staff pension scheme

• Enhanced holiday entitlement where in addition to the statutory holiday entitlement, all post probation staff receive an additional 2 wellness days per year, plus a days leave for birthdays. We also offer leave for special occasions, such as moving house - and holiday entitlement increases with length of service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a keen, motivated candidate to develop a career in payroll. The CIPP pathway is an excellent foundation for any payroll career and the work of the practice will directly support your studies. There are strong prospects to advance within the practice, taking on responsibility for looking after clients and also to supervise the work of more junior staff as candidates advance in their studies and experience. 

The successful candidate will benefit from excellent, structured training, delivered internally which will directly support the content delivered by CIPP. This is an excellent opportunity to attain a well reputed payroll qualification with exposure to very varied client work.