Payroll Assistant

4560217
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Edinburgh
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Payroll
  • Industry

    Scientific and R&D
  • Pay

    £27000-£30000

12 Month FTC Payroll Opportunity £28000-£30000Hybrid Working

Your new company

Hays are proud to be working with a reputable global organisation who are looking to add a Payroll Assistant to their team based in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional who is looking to progress in their career and be involved in the continuous improvement of their finance function.

Your new role

Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Preparing and processing monthly payroll
  • Resolving queries for internal and external stakeholders
  • Supporting with month/year end.
  • Payroll journal reconciliations
  • Maintaining records
  • Creating payroll reports
  • Involvement in continuous improvement of the payroll function.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed, you will be an experienced and ambitious payroll professional who is able to adapt quickly to new tasks. You will be able to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation and having language skills is also beneficial. Being proactive is key to this role, and you will have a desire to get involved in the continuous improvement of the payroll function.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive:

  • A competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Competitive pension contributions
  • Flexible and Hybrid Working (majority work from home)

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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