13728 - Payroll and Pension Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,093 to £28,778 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13728 |
Summary
Grade UE04: £26,093 - £28,778 per annum pro-rata if part-time
Payroll Services / Finance Department
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 12 months
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity to join the payroll services team within our Finance team at the University of Edinburgh as a Payroll and Pension Assistant. The team deliver payroll service for an average of 15,000 payees, working alongside our pension team, that manage and deliver our pension provisions.
Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.
As Payroll and Pension Assistant you will play a key role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, while supporting the administration of our pension schemes. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who is looking to grow in a supportive and collaborative environment.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Professional development and gain subject matter expertise
Responsibility and autonomy
Excellent benefits and support
Flexible/hybrid where the roles allow
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Payroll Services / Finance Department
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 12 months
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity to join the payroll services team within our Finance team at the University of Edinburgh as a Payroll and Pension Assistant. The team deliver payroll service for an average of 15,000 payees, working alongside our pension team, that manage and deliver our pension provisions.
Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.
As Payroll and Pension Assistant you will play a key role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, while supporting the administration of our pension schemes. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who is looking to grow in a supportive and collaborative environment.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Professional development and gain subject matter expertise
Responsibility and autonomy
Excellent benefits and support
Flexible/hybrid where the roles allow
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.