Si Recruitment
Payroll Administrator
Payroll Administrator at Si Recruitment, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, paying £28,000 - £34,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £28,000 - £34,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Payroll
21% below the typical rate for payroll
Reference 57470802
About the role
Payroll / CIS Administrator
- Location: Edinburgh
- Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Sector: Accountancy Practice
The Opportunity
An established accountancy practice in Edinburgh is looking to recruit an experienced Payroll / CIS Administrator to join their team.
This is a varied role, working with a portfolio of clients and providing support across payroll and CIS administration. The successful candidate will have previous payroll experience and ideally a strong understanding of CIS.
Key Responsibilities
• Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients
• Administering CIS, including contractor and subcontractor verification and deductions
• Preparing and submitting CIS returns to HMRC
• Processing PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments
• Managing payroll year-end procedures and associated documentation
• Responding to client payroll and CIS queries
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date payroll records
• Ensuring all payroll and CIS deadlines are met
• Providing a high level of service to clients and dealing with queries professionally
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
• Previous payroll experience is essential
• Experience with CIS is highly desirable
• Previous accountancy practice experience is preferred
• A strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and work to deadlines
• Good communication and client-facing skills
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established accountancy practice in Edinburgh in a varied role, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients across payroll and CIS.
The role would suit an experienced Payroll Administrator, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Officer or Payroll / CIS Administrator looking to develop their career within an accountancy practice.
To apply, please submit your CV or contact Si Recruitment for further information.
Please note: If you have not been contacted within 7 days of applying, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion due to the high volume of applications received
Reference: 57470802 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 30 Nov 2026 · Listed via Si Recruitment
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