Open role
Pay Roll Administrator
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Plymouth, Devon
- Temporary
- Full Time
- £33,280 - £41,600 Per Hour
Job Description
Your new company
Hays are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing Cornwall-based business to recruit a Payroll & Finance Administrator on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
The organisation operates across several group businesses and has built a strong reputation within its sector. Due to a period of maternity leave, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced payroll and finance professional to support one of the group's subsidiary businesses.This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team within a stable and growing organisation, offering a varied, hands-on role and flexible part-time hours.
Your new roleReporting to the Finance Controller, you will be responsible for managing payroll and transactional finance activities for one of the group's subsidiary businesses.The payroll element covers approximately 25 employees, consisting of both salaried and hourly-paid staff. Alongside payroll responsibilities, you will support the finance function through reconciliations, supplier account management and general finance administration.
Key responsibilities will include:
Processing monthly payroll for approximately 25 employees
Maintaining payroll records and resolving payroll-related queries
Supporting pension administration and payroll compliance activities
Completing bank reconciliations
Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries
Supporting Purchase Ledger activities, including invoice processing and supplier payments
Assisting with journals and maintaining accurate financial records
Supporting month-end finance processes
Providing general finance and administrative support to the wider team
Assisting with a future payroll system migration projectThe company currently uses Xero Payroll and NetSuite, with plans to migrate to Zoho in the future.What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you will have previous experience within a payroll and finance environment and be comfortable working independently within a small team.
You will also demonstrate:
Previous payroll processing experience
Experience completing bank reconciliations
Experience completing supplier or Purchase Ledger reconciliations
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately to deadlines
Good communication skills and a proactive approach
Experience using finance systems and Microsoft ExcelThe following would be advantageous:
Xero Payroll experience
Purchase Ledger experience
Bookkeeping experience
AAT studies or accounting qualifications
Experience working within an SME environmentWhat you'll get in return
12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract
Part-time hours (approximately 24 hours per week)
£16.00-£20.00 per hour DOE
Flexible working arrangements
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Varied payroll and finance role
Opportunity to contribute to a growing businessWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion.If this position isn't quite right for you but you're considering a move within payroll, finance or accounting support, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Hays are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing Cornwall-based business to recruit a Payroll & Finance Administrator on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
The organisation operates across several group businesses and has built a strong reputation within its sector. Due to a period of maternity leave, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced payroll and finance professional to support one of the group's subsidiary businesses.This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team within a stable and growing organisation, offering a varied, hands-on role and flexible part-time hours.
Your new roleReporting to the Finance Controller, you will be responsible for managing payroll and transactional finance activities for one of the group's subsidiary businesses.The payroll element covers approximately 25 employees, consisting of both salaried and hourly-paid staff. Alongside payroll responsibilities, you will support the finance function through reconciliations, supplier account management and general finance administration.
Key responsibilities will include:
Processing monthly payroll for approximately 25 employees
Maintaining payroll records and resolving payroll-related queries
Supporting pension administration and payroll compliance activities
Completing bank reconciliations
Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries
Supporting Purchase Ledger activities, including invoice processing and supplier payments
Assisting with journals and maintaining accurate financial records
Supporting month-end finance processes
Providing general finance and administrative support to the wider team
Assisting with a future payroll system migration projectThe company currently uses Xero Payroll and NetSuite, with plans to migrate to Zoho in the future.What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you will have previous experience within a payroll and finance environment and be comfortable working independently within a small team.
You will also demonstrate:
Previous payroll processing experience
Experience completing bank reconciliations
Experience completing supplier or Purchase Ledger reconciliations
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately to deadlines
Good communication skills and a proactive approach
Experience using finance systems and Microsoft ExcelThe following would be advantageous:
Xero Payroll experience
Purchase Ledger experience
Bookkeeping experience
AAT studies or accounting qualifications
Experience working within an SME environmentWhat you'll get in return
12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract
Part-time hours (approximately 24 hours per week)
£16.00-£20.00 per hour DOE
Flexible working arrangements
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Varied payroll and finance role
Opportunity to contribute to a growing businessWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion.If this position isn't quite right for you but you're considering a move within payroll, finance or accounting support, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)