Financial wellbeing
Information on ways you can help to feel in control of your day-to-day finances and how you manage your money.
General advise and guidance
Money Advice Service
The Money Advice Service was set up by the Government to offer free and impartial money advice online and over the phone. The website offers debt advice, guides to help you improve your finances and tools and calculators to help you track your finances and plan ahead.
O800 138 777
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Anyone can get free, impartial, confidential advice on any topic from the Citizens Advice Network. Local bureaus provide advice in different ways including; phone, email, webchat, face to face appointments, drop in.
University of Edinburgh finance information
Links to help you access information related to pay and understand the value of your pay and benefits.
If you have a payroll query you can access FAQs or contact the Finance Helpdesk
Thinking of reducing your hours from full time to part time, use our Net Salary Calculator.
The reward calculator helps University staff understand the total value of pay and benefits provided by the University of Edinburgh.
Salary Finance and the First Scottish University Credit Union offer staff opportunities to save or take out loans through payroll deductions. Salary Finance also provide resources on budgeting and tips on being better with money.
The University operates a Workplace Nursery Scheme offering employees a tax efficient salary sacrifice scheme to pay for childcare through our nurseries. You will also find information on the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare Scheme and for existing members on the Childcare Voucher Scheme.
Information is stored on the Pay and Reward SharePoint site, you will need your uun@ed.ac.uk and password to access the site.
The University offers a number of different pension schemes, you can find more information including the benefits of each scheme.
Find information on retiring, your pension and the Universities Retired Staff Association (URSA).
The URSA promotes the fellowship and wellbeing of retired members of staff.
The Government offers free appointments to discuss your pension options, tax implications through their Pension Wise scheme.
Browse discounts covering everything from holidays and days out to food and professional services to see where you can save some money. Our News Posts on the main page of the site keeps you updated with new offers and information.
Information is stored on the Pay and Reward SharePoint site, you will need your uun@ed.ac.uk and password to access the site.