My client is looking for a Finance and Payroll administrator to support the business during a very busy time, it is signed off as an initial 6 month contract but they have not ruled out extensions or potential contract to perm.

The role will involve the following;

Assist with month-end, quarterly, and year-end processes while maintaining strong financial controls. Support financial planning by preparing data, contributing to analysis, and helping monitor business performance. Maintain accurate financial records through journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations. Reconcile income streams and work-in-progress schedules, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly Collaborate with HR and our outsourced provider to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule. Take ownership of core payroll processes, including the preparation and submission of payroll change data and journals, maintenance of holiday accruals, and completion of monthly reconciliations to Sage 200. Provide reliable support across transactional finance processes and wider reconciliations. Act as a professional and approachable contact for employee payroll queries, handling matters with discretion. Liaise with auditors and support compliance requirements. Offer day-to-day guidance and support to a finance apprentice. Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the effectiveness of the finance function.

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