Depot Finance Administrator - Payroll & Reporting

DPD Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Free life assurance 4 x salary on join

Health Kiosks at location

Vitality at Work

Free On Site Parking

Discounted shopping across retailers

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests

Job summary

DPD Group in Croydon is seeking a finance administration professional to support depot operations. You will handle cost reporting, payroll, invoices, and routine HR and stock administration in a busy, fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong IT skills and organisation, with daily tasks including entering purchase orders, updating absence records, and ensuring compliance across depot processes. A reliable team player who can prioritise and communicate clearly will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced administrative role, ideally in transport.
• Strong IT literacy with Office / G Suite.
• Strong analytical skills with QA awareness.
• Strong communication skills with confident telephone manner.
• High accuracy, self-motivation and organisation.
• Ability to self-manage workload and prioritise deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day cost reporting for your depot(s) is timely and effective.
• Weekly payroll management and processing for depots under your remit.
• Record, process and code invoices for external resources.
• Maintain absence management records up to date.
• Provide cover and cross-training within the finance admin network.
• Administer stocks of uniforms and stationery; raise orders via stock system.
• Add new starters, agency and cover drivers to training platforms.
• Manage the complete self-employed process daily, including payments and reconciliations.
• Check driver licences and Forklift Truck certificates; organise refresher training.
• Administer fuel stocks and orders; support quality audits.
• Upload compliance and HGV documentation to data studio.
• Check driver-reported defects in fleet via defect book/app.
• Assist with Employee New Starter Onboarding and HR tasks.

Skills

IT literacy

Admin experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Accuracy & organisation

Time management

Tools

MS Office

G Suite

Job description

DPD Group in Croydon is seeking a finance administration professional to support depot operations. You will handle cost reporting, payroll, invoices, and routine HR and stock administration in a busy, fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong IT skills and organisation, with daily tasks including entering purchase orders, updating absence records, and ensuring compliance across depot processes. A reliable team player who can prioritise and communicate clearly will thrive here.