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Ref no:
SFRS02746
Published:
20/04/2026
Closes:
12/05/2026
Location:
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (East HQ), Claylands Road 21, Newbridge, EH28 8LF
Salary:
£26,634 - £27,736 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
25 hours per week
Work From Home:
Hybrid

Payroll Assistant

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Payroll Assistant based at East SDA Headquarters, Newbridge, Edinburgh within the Accounting Section on a fixed term basis.

This is a part time post working 25 hours per week however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to work under the Payroll Administrator in ensuring that an efficient and effective service is provided within their allocated Service Delivery Area (SDA).

Previous experience of working in a financial/office environment with the ability to demonstrate strong numerical and organisational skills are essential. The successful candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office and have previous experience of Payroll systems and related databases. You should be able to organise and prioritise your workload and be able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-changing environment whilst maintaining a strong attention to detail.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate's will be subject to a Level 2 Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

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