Finance & Payroll Officer

I’m recruiting for a Finance & Payroll Officer to join a well-known charity in Edinburgh. This is a key role within a small finance team & would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, staying close to the detail, & supporting a finance function that has a real impact on the wider organisation.

This isn’t a narrow transactional role. It’s a broader finance post with responsibility across purchase ledger, payroll, reconciliations, cashbook, expenses, month-end support & day-to-day finance queries. It’s a good fit for someone who wants variety, trust, & the chance to be part of a team where their work genuinely matters.

The organisation has recently been through a period of positive change, with a new middle management team, improved procedures, & a clear five-year plan. It’s an organisation that’s moving forward, but still holds onto the warmth, openness & sense of purpose you would hope to find in the charity sector.

Why work here?

Salary of £26,000–£28,000

Full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week

Opportunity to take ownership of purchase ledger, payroll & day-to-day finance processes

Join a friendly, welcoming organisation with a strong sense of purpose

Positive team culture with regular staff activities & a social, inclusive environment

Central Edinburgh location but a hybrid role

32 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays - additional leave linked to length of service

Day off on your birthday

Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme & IT Voucher Scheme

Ongoing learning & development

Job

As Finance & Payroll Officer, you’ll

Take ownership of key day-to-day finance processes & play an important part in the organisation’s financial health

Manage end to end purchase ledger, supplier invoices, expenses & payment runs

Process monthly payroll for up to 100 employees, working closely with HR & finance

Process supplier invoices, staff expenses & payment runs, including BACS & FPS

Carry out monthly reconciliations & investigate discrepancies

Enter daily cashbook transactions

Process petty cash & organisation credit card transactions

Work closely with budget holders

Manage the finance inbox & respond to day-to-day queries

Support month-end processes, including journals, stock count, intercompany transactions & the fixed asset register

Calculate wages, overtime, deductions & payroll adjustments

Liaise with HR on new starters, leavers, changes & pension administration

Maintain secure payroll & employee records

Support RTI submissions, statutory payments & wider HMRC compliance

You

As Finance & Payroll Officer, you’ll bring

Previous experience in an accounts payable, finance assistant, finance officer or similar role

Strong end-to-end payroll experience

Confidence managing your own workload & taking ownership of regular finance processes

Good Excel & general finance systems skills

Strong communication skills & the confidence to deal with people across different departments

Sage Payroll experience would be helpful, but is not essential

Experience in the charity or third sector would be helpful, but is not essential

An AAT qualification, or studying towards one, would be an advantage but is not required

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” & “relatability.” We want every applicant to have a positive experience & to feel clear on whether a role is genuinely right for them.

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.