payroll specialist Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Payroll Assistant
Location: Hybrid, Edinburgh-based
Salary: £25,030.23
REF: HO07/PA
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Payroll Assistant to join Ark! Our current Payroll Assistant will be taking on a new senior position next month after 9 years with Ark as our new Payroll lead. The primary role is to manage all aspects of Ark’s payroll processing by ensuring that the payroll processes and associated procedures are accurately carried out on time. In addition you will provide support to the new Payroll Co-ordinator with their responsibility for ensuring that the department provides an effective and efficient pay service to all Ark employees.
Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to around 400 people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live as independently as possible and lead a happy life.
You will provide the first point of contact for all Ark employees (c. 700) in relation to any aspect of payroll whilst ensuring that Ark’s monthly payroll and expenses are paid on time and that all related pay calculations are accurate. Full details of the job description can be found here.
We are looking for a dedicated and diligent individual who is committed to providing an excellent Pay service to our staff. We have a strong value base and expect our people to align with Ark’s values – Trust, Respect, Understanding, Equality and Integrity.
The post holder should display good interpersonal skills and a strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately input data in a timely manner. They will also display the ability to work independently and as part of a team; managing, prioritising and operating to tight deadlines. The post holder must also have the ability to gather and analyse information to respond to queries.
Given the wealth of knowledge within the Payroll team, you will be given an incredibly robust and supportive induction from someone who knows the role at an expert level and will always be on hand to help you get up to speed;
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
- Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets and Holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
- Full and comprehensive training programme.
- Up to 36 days paid holiday per year.
- 4% contributory pension scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Discounted Gym Membership.
- Agile Working (Currently, 2 Office Days & 3 Working from Home).
- A supportive and fun team to be a part of.
If you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role or discuss your suitability, please contact Michael Catlin, Head of People & Organisational Development at [email protected] arrange a time.
Please apply online or contact the HR team on 0131 447 9027 or at [email protected] the job reference.
Closing date: Sunday, 6th August 2023
Reference: HO07/PA
Working towards equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.
Scottish Charity No. SCO15694
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,030.23 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh
Application deadline: 06/08/2023
Reference ID: HO07/PA
