Finance Assistant

JobsTrackR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment are working with an established business on the outskirts of Exeter to recruit a Finance & Payroll Administrator. The role involves day-to-day finance and payroll tasks across payroll, invoicing and month-end procedures.

Key duties include processing timesheets, managing starter/leaver records, payroll queries and reconciliations, and producing financial reports with Sage 200. 37 hours per week, permanent role with Exeter location.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in finance, accounts or payroll administration.
• 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.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Confidence investigating discrepancies and resolving issues.
• Strong communication skills.
• Sage 200 desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Payroll administration

Finance & payroll

Bank reconciliations

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

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