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.