Payroll Coordinator

BEAR Scotland Limited; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with up to 6% employer

Employee benefits including annual etc

Job summary

BEAR Scotland Limited in Perth is offering a Payroll Coordinator role within the Finance Team on a fixed term maternity cover. Based at our Perth head office, you will oversee weekly payroll and assist with monthly processing while providing reports.

The role is full-time, hybrid after three months, with a Monday–Friday 37.5-hour week. This is a great opportunity to develop your financial career within BEAR Scotland, a leading road maintenance and management service provider in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Ideally the successful candidate will have a Qualification in Finance
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• Strong Excel Skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work alone and part of a team
• High attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the weekly payroll including final check prior to sign off
• Analyses weekly payroll post processing and provide weekly reports & analysis
• Support Payroll Team Lead with the monthly payroll processing
• Provide absence cover for monthly payroll
• Any other duties associated with the role

Skills

Excel skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Finance qualification

Job description

Location: Perth

Category: Finance
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover)
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday,37.5 hours
Working Style: Hybrid (Following 3 months employment)

BEAR Scotland is a leading road maintenance and management service provider in Scotland, maintaining and improving Scottish Trunk Roads including bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country.

We have an exciting opportunity within BEAR Scotland to join us as a Payroll Coordinator based in our Perth office.

The Payroll Coordinator is a fixed term post within our Finance Team. You will be based in our head-office in Perth, and report to the Payroll Team Leader. You will be responsible for supporting the payroll function.

This is a full-time position; however part-time applications may be considered.

Responsibilities and Activities:

• Responsible for overseeing the weekly payroll including final check prior to sign off
• Analyses weekly payroll post processing and provide weekly reports & analysis
• Support Payroll Team Lead with the monthly payroll processing
• Provide absence cover for monthly payroll
• Any other duties associated with the role

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Ideally the successful candidate will have a Qualification in Finance
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• Strong Excel Skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work alone and part of a team
• High attention to detail

This is a great opportunity if you are looking to develop your financial career, with a company looking to assist your development.

Why BEAR?

At the heart of our organisation are our people - talented, dedicated professionals who help drive our success. We’re committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

We invest in our teams by offering a wide range of internal and external training opportunities and encouraging continuous professional development at every career stage.

If you’re passionate about delivering the best for clients, enjoy working collaboratively, and hold yourself to high ethical standards, you’ll be a great fit for our team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match
• Employee benefits, including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, inclusion, and diversity across our business.

Join us and be part of a company that supports your development, values your contribution, and inspires you to do your best work.