Finance Assistant

Build Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment are supporting an established business on the outskirts of Exeter to recruit a Finance & Payroll Administrator. The role covers day-to-day finance and payroll with responsibility across both areas, on a 37-hour week.

You will process timesheets, support payroll, manage starters/leavers, reconciliations, and VAT considerations, with experience in Sage 200 desirable. Salary around £27,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in finance, accounts or payroll administration.
• Good understanding of payroll principles and basic accounting.
• Experience with timesheets, payroll changes and reconciliations.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and financial records.

Responsibilities

• Processing employee timesheets and supporting payroll.
• Managing new starters, leavers, holidays and sickness records.
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Processing payroll information using Sage 200.
• Maintaining confidential financial records and advising on payroll issues.
• Running financial reports and supporting month-end procedures.

Skills

Finance payroll admin

Timesheet processing

Payroll discrepancy resolution

Bank reconciliations

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Finance & Payroll Administrator

Exeter £27,000 per annum Permanent 37 hours per week

Build Recruitment are working with an established business based on the outskirts of Exeter, who are looking for a Finance & Payroll Administrator to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in finance, accounts or payroll administration looking for a varied role with responsibility across both finance and payroll.

The Role

You ll support the day-to-day finance and payroll function, including:

• Processing employee timesheets and supporting payroll
• Managing new starters, leavers, holiday and sickness records
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies
• Processing payroll information using Sage 200
• Managing the Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Processing sales invoices and financial data
• Completing bank, PAYE, National Insurance and pension reconciliations
• Preparing and issuing customer statements
• Supporting VAT returns and accounting adjustments
• Running financial reports and supporting month-end procedures
• Maintaining accurate and confidential financial records

About You

We re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in finance, accounts or payroll administration
• A good understanding of payroll and basic accounting principles
• Experience with timesheets, payroll and employee changes
• Experience with bank reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Confidence investigating discrepancies and resolving issues
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with accounting software Sage 200 desirable but not essential

Working Hours

Monday Thursday: 8:30am 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am 4:30pm
1-hour unpaid lunch
37 hours per week