Job Description

I’m recruiting for a Payroll & Finance Assistant to join the finance team at a values-driven charity based in Midlothian. You’ll play a crucial role in managing the end-to-end payroll process for a diverse workforce and supporting the wider finance function. This is an organisation that truly cares about its people and its purpose.

Why work here?

• Employee-centric culture with strong organisational values

• Food bank and hardship fund available for staff support

• 30 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year for the first 5 years

• Flexible start and finish times

• Hybrid working – typically 4 days in the office, 1 from home (3+2 also possible)

• Opportunity to get involved with wider finance duties as the role grows

Job

As a Payroll & Finance Assistant, you’ll be a key member of a small, friendly finance team. Your priority will be managing the payroll process accurately and efficiently, while supporting core finance operations. You will:

• Manage end-to-end payroll for approx. 250 employees, covering a mix of permanent, zero-hour and supply staff

• Complete payroll calculations, HMRC submissions, pension updates and year-end tasks

• Process payroll deductions, produce payslips and run BACS payments

• Maintain and update SAGE Payroll and rota system data for starters, leavers, amendments, holidays and absences

• Support day-to-day finance processing including ledgers, journals, reconciliations, petty cash and banking

• Use Excel confidently (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables etc.) to support reporting and reconciliations

• Liaise with team leaders and staff to resolve payroll queries in a clear and approachable manner

• Contribute to process improvements and get involved in other finance duties as you grow in the role

You

As Payroll & Finance Assistant, you’ll bring:

• Essential: minimum 2 years’ experience managing end-to-end payroll

• Experience using SAGE Payroll and SAGE Line 50 desirable

• Strong Excel skills including v-lookups and pivot tables

• Rounded finance experience (e.g. accounts assistant duties) preferred

• A friendly, approachable personality with excellent communication skills

• Ability to deal with queries confidently and work well with team leaders and colleagues

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability.” I want every applicant to have an excellent experience and ensure this role is the right fit.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.