Part-time Payroll Assistant

Eden Scott

City of Edinburgh

Hybrid

GBP 32,400 - 39,600

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

40% staff discount across the brand

Further discounts with premium partner brands

Additional annual leave including a birthday holiday

Free parking in Edinburgh city centre

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a part-time Payroll Assistant in Edinburgh. You will manage payroll for over 300 employees, handling all aspects of processing. The role requires strong experience with payroll systems (SAGE), a deep understanding of legislation, and meticulous attention to detail. This opportunity offers hybrid working options, a salary of up to £36,000 pro-rata, and various employee benefits including discounts and additional annual leave.

Qualifications

Strong experience in end-to-end payroll processing, ideally in a standalone role.
Solid understanding of payroll legislation, statutory entitlements, and HMRC reporting timelines.
High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential data.

Responsibilities

Run payroll independently on a monthly basis for 300+ employees using SAGE.
Manage full-cycle payroll duties including processing timesheets, contract changes, starters, and leavers.
Calculate statutory and company sick pay entitlements.
Prepare and submit HMRC reports and payroll summaries for month-end.
Manage queries from managers and staff regarding pay and legislation.
Collaborate with the wider accounts and HR teams to support accurate reporting and documentation.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Payroll legislation understanding

Attention to detail

Tools

SAGE

Job description

This range is provided by Eden Scott. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Business Manager - Accountancy & Finance @ Eden Scott | Hiring the best Finance talent for the top industries across Scotland!

Eden Scott are delighted to be supporting on an exciting opportunity to join one of Scotland’s most respected retail brands as a Part-time Payroll Assistant. This standalone role is perfect for someone who thrives on autonomy and has a solid track record of running monthly payroll from start to finish, and is well versed in working within a fast-paced organisation.

This is a part-time position (3 days per week) based in Edinburgh, offered on a hybrid basis, with a strong package of benefits and a collaborative company culture.

Key Responsibilities

Run payroll independently on a monthly basis for 300+ employees using SAGE
Manage full-cycle payroll duties including processing timesheets, contract changes, starters, and leavers
Calculate statutory and company sick pay entitlements
Prepare and submit HMRC reports and payroll summaries for month-end
Manage queries from managers and staff regarding pay and legislation
Collaborate with the wider accounts and HR teams to support accurate reporting and documentation

Requirements

Strong experience in end-to-end payroll processing, ideally in a standalone role
Solid understanding of payroll legislation, statutory entitlements, and HMRC reporting timelines
High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential data

What’s On Offer

Salary up to £36,000 pro-rata
Hybrid working, 3 days per week
40% staff discount across the brand
Further discounts with premium partner brands
Additional annual leave, including a birthday holiday
Free parking in Edinburgh city centre

If you’re looking for a new opportunity in a highly successful and thriving organisation, we’d love to hear from you. For more information and a confidential discussion, please submit your CV to Emma Shahnavaz.

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