Payroll Trainee

Trainee Payroll Assistant – Entry Level

Duncan & Toplis is one of the UK’s largest independent accountants and business advisers. Celebrating our 100‑year anniversary in 2025, we are on course for the biggest period of growth in our history. Our vision to be the team that clients always choose to work with and where talented people belong remains at the forefront and guides everything that we do.

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about starting a career in payroll. Full training will be provided, and you’ll be supported as you grow your skills and confidence in the role.

• Assisting with receiving payroll information from clients and helping to process payrolls using Sage, Xero, and other payroll software. This could include weekly, monthly, fortnightly, or annual payrolls.
• Learning how to check payroll figures to ensure PAYE, National Insurance and pension deductions are calculated correctly.
• Supporting the team in meeting Real Time Information (RTI) requirements.
• Helping to manage auto‑enrolment and cyclical re‑enrolment tasks.
• Assisting with pension submissions to pension providers.
• Preparing payroll information for clients, including wage journals and customised reports.
• Helping to arrange PAYE and pension contribution payments (where authorised) or advising clients of amounts due.
• Supporting the setup of new PAYE and pension schemes.
• Responding to client queries by email and phone, always with professionalism and a willingness to learn.
• Building positive working relationships with clients. You may occasionally visit client sites with support from the team.

• Someone at the start of their career who is keen to develop payroll expertise.
• A detail‑focused, organised person who is comfortable with numbers.
• A confident communicator who enjoys helping people and providing great service.
• Someone who wants structured training, progression and long‑term opportunities in payroll.
• You must have the full right to work in the UK (indefinite leave to remain).

From flexible working arrangements and time‑matched volunteer hours to online fitness classes and mental health support, at Duncan & Toplis we're committed to helping our people maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

We help our team to develop their talents and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal capability with fully supported training and CPD.

Our purpose ‘to positively impact our people, communities, and the world around us’ sits at our core, and our inherent values of trust, partnership, and inclusivity emphasise this.

Duncan & Toplis is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• iting