Payroll Coordinator

BEAR Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading road maintenance service provider in Scotland is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to oversee the payroll function, support monthly payroll processing, and collaborate closely with finance teams. Ideal candidates should have a finance qualification, strong Excel skills, and prior payroll experience. This full-time role is based in Perth and offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday balance

Annual leave purchase

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Good communication skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing weekly payroll including final checks.
• Analyzing weekly payroll post processing.
• Supporting the Payroll Team Lead with monthly payroll.

Skills

Finance Qualification

Excel Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualification in Finance

Tools

Dynamic 365

Resource Link Payroll System

Job description

Payroll Coordinator

Location: Perth

Category: Finance

Full Time / Permanent, 37.5 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, Hybrid

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.

This is a permanent post within our Finance Team, working closely with the Finance Services and HR Teams. You will be based in our newly refurbished head-office in Perth, and report to the Payroll Team Leader. Payroll is a Timesheet driven process supported by Dynamic 365, and you will be responsible for supporting the payroll function.

This is a full-time position, working 37.5hrs Monday – Friday. Part-Time applications will be considered.

Responsibilities and Activities:

1. Responsible for overseeing the weekly payroll including final check prior to sign off
2. Analyses weekly payroll post processing and provide weekly reports & analysis
3. Support Payroll Team Lead / Manager with the monthly payroll processing
4. Provide absence cover for monthly payroll
5. Any other duties associated with the role

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

1. Ideally the successful candidate will have a Qualification in Finance. BEAR Scotland will support further development in a payroll qualification.
2. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
3. Previous Experience with Dynamic 365 & Resource Link Payroll System – Desirable (training will be provided)
4. Strong Excel Skills
5. Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
6. Good communication skills
7. Ability to work alone and part of a team
8. 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?

We believe that the people who work with us are our greatest asset and, for us to succeed, we make sure we retain and attract a talented, innovative and dedicated team. In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous holiday balance and other additional company benefits such as annual leave purchase, employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Grow your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, flourish, and succeed.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.