Part Time Payroll Officer - Edinburgh

W&A Job Advert Builder said:

Deliver real impact in a role where your precision keeps people paid accurately and on time — and where your expertise genuinely matters. This part-time Payroll Specialist position offers the autonomy to run varied, complex payrolls across a multi-entity group, working closely with a small, dedicated team that takes real pride in getting things right.

The Opportunity
You’ll manage end-to-end payroll delivery across several group businesses, covering both hourly and salaried staff. From input-heavy positive payrolls to varied pay cycles, you’ll be the specialist ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth operations each month. With a structured handover and ongoing support from the Payroll Lead, you’ll step into a role that keeps the organisation running confidently.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end payroll across multiple group entities.
• Manage complex, data-heavy payrolls including overtime, shift patterns, bonuses, commissions, and private mileage.
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit all HMRC and pension (Standard Life) requirements.
• Work with People Planner and CS Time data to resolve time & attendance anomalies.
• Maintain accurate records, calculations, uploads, and payment files.
• Liaise with Finance to coordinate timely payments.
• Support varied monthly payroll cycles of different sizes and complexities.

Candidate Profile

• Strong, proven experience running full end-to-end payroll — especially input-heavy/positive payrolls.
• High accuracy, strong numeracy, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident independently managing multiple payrolls and tight deadlines.
• Comfortable with multi-entity environments and different pay structures.
• Available Monday–Wednesday as core working days, with flexibility for additional hours if needed.
• Desirable: CIPP qualification/study, experience with Cascade, People Planner or CS Time, and multi-company/group payroll exposure.

Package & Benefits

• Pension: 3% employee / 5% employer.
• 31 days’ holiday including public holidays (pro-rated).
• Fully office-based role (no hybrid currently available).

Reasons to Join

• High-ownership, hands-on payroll position with real influence.
• Complex, multi-business environment ideal for experienced payroll professionals.
• Supportive, professional team that values accuracy, trust, and reliability.
• Opportunity to step into an essential role with strong internal visibility and impact.

To learn more or apply, please contact Laura Buchanan Owen at laura@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.