Role requirement
Vacancy type
Temporary
Sector
Accounting & Finance
Specialisim
Payroll
Location
Edinburgh
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
16380
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
16/02/2026
Closing date
16/03/2026
Job Description:
Are you an experienced payroll professional, available to start a new role on short notice? We are supporting an Edinburgh based global business on an exciting opportunity as they look for an experienced payroll professional to support international payroll operations within a collaborative and fast-paced finance function.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple jurisdictions, while working closely with internal stakeholders and external payroll and benefits providers.
The role requires a high level of organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities within a global environment. This is an initial 3-month contract.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Proven experience using ADP Streamline.
- Demonstrable experience processing monthly payrolls across Europe and Asia.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail, particularly when working to deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with HR, Legal and other business partners.
- Proactive approach with the ability to manage evolving priorities and competing demands.
Core Responsibilities:
- Process payroll for Europe and Asia each pay period, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintain payroll systems and records through accurate data capture, calculation and input.
- Ensure payroll activities align with internal procedures and relevant country legislation.
- Manage year-end payroll processes across applicable jurisdictions.
- Process starters, leavers and contractual changes, ensuring payroll records are kept up to date.
- Produce monthly, year-end and ad hoc payroll reports.
- Respond to payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Collaborate with the wider Finance team to support monthly reconciliations in line with established processes and controls.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: (16380)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Ian is an experienced Business Manager at Core-Asset Solutions, a division of Core-Asset Consulting, specialising in recruitment for interim, temporary, and contract positions across the UK and Ireland. With over eight years in the recruitment industry, Ian has developed extensive expertise in the accountancy and finance sectors, consistently delivering high-quality service to his clients.
With his strategic mindset, calm approach, and sharp eye for detail, Ian contributes significantly to the Solutions team’s consistent ranking at the top of supplier lists for key accounts. Ian is passionate about providing exceptional service to both clients and candidates, ensuring that every placement is a perfect fit for long-term success. Outside of work, Ian enjoys spending quality time with his young family and their dog. He is also an avid sports enthusiast, with a keen interest in watching rugby and football, as well as playing golf and running.
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