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Payroll Assistant

📍 Location
Edinburgh
⏰ Job Type
full time
📅 Posted
May 27, 2026

About the Role

Role – Payroll Administrator
Location – Edinburgh City Centre (hybrid working – office days are Tuesday and Wednesday)
Hours of Work – Monday – Friday, 36 hours per week
Rate of Pay - £16.07
Duration – 6 months with possible extension
Start Date – As soon as possible

Pertemps are recruiting for our public sector client for Payroll Administrators to support their established team.

As a Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for:
  • Processing payroll on a monthly basis
  • Liaising with colleagues in HR regarding starters and leavers
  • Handling deductions (including tax, NI and salary sacrifice)
  • Carrying out pension calculations and ensuring these are administered correctly
  • Processing statutory payments
  • Maintaining payroll records and updating as required
  • Preparing reports
  • Investigating and r...

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