Payroll Assistant

Three Bridges Recruitment is currently working with a prestigious Edinburgh-based hospitality company to recruit a Payroll Assistant on a 6-month fixed term contract. This is an office-based role where you will learn from an experienced and supportive manager.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of:

• Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 per annum
• A supportive and engaging work environment
• Hands-on experience with payroll processes
• Opportunity to work in the heart of Edinburgh
• Pro-rata benefits and leave entitlements

Job

As a Payroll Assistant, you will have the opportunity to contribute to various key payroll activities, including:

• Compiling and processing multiple 'four-weekly’ payrolls.
• Managing the onboarding and offboarding of employees within the payroll system.
• Processing and finalising holiday requests in accordance with company policies.
• Addressing payroll-related queries from employees and management.
• Ensuring payroll operations are conducted accurately, compliantly, and within deadlines.
• Supporting internal and external payroll audits.
• Handling additional administrative tasks as required.

You

To excel as a Payroll Assistant, you should demonstrate the following skills and qualifications:

• Prior experience in payroll administration.
• Familiarity with computerised payroll software (e.g., Sage, Pegasus, ADP).
• A professional attitude and the ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your workload effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with staff and management.
• The ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A reliable, adaptable, and committed work ethic.
• A high level of proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" and "relatability".?We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you.?

Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.