Finance Associate Professionals

Pertemps are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-known organisation in Dumfries for an experienced and detail-focused Payroll & Finance Officer to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong finance experience to play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll delivery while supporting wider financial operations and reporting. Offering hybrid working and a collaborative environment, this role would suit someone who enjoys working across both payroll and finance functions in a fast-paced organisation.

The Role

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, ensuring compliance with statutory and internal requirements, while also supporting financial reporting, reconciliations, and budget analysis.

You will work closely with Finance, HR/People teams, and budget holders to provide payroll insight, staffing cost analysis, and high-quality operational support.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Compliance

Process monthly payroll accurately and within strict deadlines
Prepare payroll reconciliation and validation reports prior to payment release
Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension requirements, and internal controls
Prepare and submit statutory payroll returns and pension submissions
Maintain accurate audit trails, reconciliations, and payroll documentation
Support payroll audits and resolve payroll queries efficiently
Assist with secure payroll payment processing, including BACS files
Finance & Reporting Support

Support payroll costing, budgeting, and variance analysis
Prepare regular payroll cost and trend reports
Analyse staffing costs, overtime, vacancies, allowances, and contract changes
Reconcile payroll outputs to the financial ledger
Provide support and guidance to budget holders regarding payroll-related financial information
Contribute to continuous improvement across payroll and finance systems and processes
About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Previous payroll experience within a busy finance environment
Strong understanding of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and pensions
Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail

Experience with reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis
Strong communication skills with the ability to support managers and stakeholders
A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving
Good systems knowledge, including Excel and payroll/finance software
What's on Offer

Salary of £30,500
Hybrid working model — 3 days in the office
Generous benefits package
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to join a respected and established organisation in Dumfries
To apply or find out more, contact Pertemps Recruitment today