Payroll Specialist


Company:	Cornerstone (Aberdeen)
Salary:	£28,960 - £32,042
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Aberdeen, AB10 1NJ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	7 Sept 2026

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Summary

Help us make a difference and deliver an accurate, trusted payroll service that supports colleagues across our organisation!

At Cornerstone, everything we do is focused on enabling the people we support to live the life they choose.

We're looking for two new experienced Payroll Specialists to join our finance team and help deliver an accurate, compliant and person-centred payroll service for approximately 1,800 colleagues.

Reporting to our Payroll Lead, you'll take responsibility for the end-to-end monthly payroll process for allocated services and act as a trusted payroll contact for operational managers and stakeholders.

What you'll do

Deliver end-to-end monthly payroll for allocated services, ensuring accurate and timely payments and deductions

Act as a main payroll contact for managers and stakeholders

Check payroll input is complete, accurate, authorised and submitted on time

Resolve payroll queries clearly and escalate more complex issues when required

Support statutory returns, payslips, P45s, P60s, pensions, reconciliations and month-end activity

Use payroll audit findings to strengthen controls, improve data quality and reduce recurring issues

Why Cornerstone?

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults with various support needs across Scotland.

Our values of being caring, person-centred, professional and pioneering guide everything we do. You'll join a collaborative team where continuous improvement, professional development and high-quality service are encouraged.

So, if you're an experienced payroll professional who wants to take your career somewhere meaningful, bringing your expertise to an organisation where your job supports people and communities every day - we'd love to hear from you - apply today!

Please note that we are looking to fill these positions as soon as possible and will be reviewing and shortlisting applications on an ongoing basis. We encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Have any questions? Please contact Lynn Wallace, our Director of Finance at lynn.wallace@cornerstone.org.uk

The successful candidates will be subject to a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.

There will be occasional travel across our branches (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone's expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

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