Payroll Assistant – Fixed Term Contract until 1^st April 2026

Work Location: Hybrid, Edinburgh-based

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £26,031.44

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Payroll Assistant to join Ark on a Fixed Term Contract until 1^st April 2026. The purpose of this post is to manage all aspects of Ark’s payroll processing.

You will provide the first point of contact for all Ark employees (c. 700) in relation to any aspect of payroll whilst ensuring that Ark’s monthly payroll and expenses are paid on time and that all related pay calculations are accurate.

We are looking for a dedicated and diligent individual who is committed to providing an excellent Pay service to our staff. We have a strong value base and expect our people to align with Ark’s values – Trust, Respect, Understanding, Equality and Integrity.

The post holder should display good interpersonal skills and a strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately input data in a timely manner. They will also display the ability to work independently and as part of a team; managing, prioritising and operating to tight deadlines. The post holder must also have the ability to gather and analyse information to respond to queries.

Given the wealth of knowledge within the Payroll team, you will be given an incredibly robust and supportive induction from someone who knows the role at an expert level and will always be on hand to help you get up to speed.

Download the full job description here.

If you have:

• A demonstratable track record in Payroll working in a busy team
• Current knowledge of UK payroll legislation
• Significant knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel including using formulas
• Ability to meet set deadlines and support others to achieve those deadlines

We would love to hear from you. Apply now using the online application form below.

Why Ark?

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of splitting your work week between working from home and our Main Office in Edinburgh.
• Flexible Working Times: Not a 9am - 5pm person. Arks allows you to flex your start & finish time in agreement with your line manager.
• Employee Assistance Program: Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
• Employee Discounts: Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme: Employees have the option to sell or buy additional annual leave, up to a maximum of 5 days (or 1 working week for part-time staff) per year.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
• 4% Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

As with all of our head office roles, we exist to support Ark’s mission. Ark is a major provider of Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions including learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. As a Housing Association, we provide a range of accommodation much of which has been designed or adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities.

Our aim is to create the best possible customer outcomes through our highly skilled people, the provision of high quality affordable homes and excellent care.

Please apply using the online application form. If you have any questions of require a paper application form please contact the Recruitment Team on 0131 447 9027 or at recruitment@arkha.org.uk .

CVs will not be accepted

Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 6^th January 2025.

Interview will be held in person at Arks Main Office in Edinburgh.

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694