Finance Officer

PYVITAL; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PYVITAL is seeking a Finance Officer to join its finance team. The role covers payroll, purchase ledger, reconciliations, and month-end processes in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

You will own payroll for around 45 staff, manage supplier payments, and support management reporting while maintaining accurate financial records. This is an office-based position with a collaborative team and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and purchase ledger
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial records
• Experience using Sage Payroll or similar software

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for ~45 employees using Sage Payroll
• Maintain payroll records and submissions to HMRC
• Administer pension contributions and payroll-related compliance
• Manage purchase ledger: invoices, matching, reconciliations
• Prepare weekly payment runs and supplier payments
• Reconcile supplier accounts and allocate payments
• Process employee expenses and private mileage claims
• Complete bank and debtor reconciliations
• Prepare month-end journals and assist month-end close
• Assist with monthly management accounts
• Provide general finance support to the team

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts administration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification (advantageous)

Finance qualification

Tools

Sage Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: £40,000 per annum + Benefits

About the Role:

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join its finance team.

This is a varied and hands‑on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of finance within a fast paced environment. You’ll take ownership of payroll, purchase ledger, reconciliations, and month-end processes while supporting the wider finance function to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

Working as part of a close-knit team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting management reporting, and delivering a high standard of financial administration across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for approximately 45 employees using Sage Payroll
• Maintain payroll records and ensure accurate submissions to HMRC, including annual P11D reporting
• Administer pension contributions and payroll-related compliance
• Manage the purchase ledger, including invoice matching, processing, and supplier reconciliations
• Prepare weekly payment runs and process supplier payments through online banking systems
• Reconcile supplier accounts and allocate payments accurately
• Process employee expenses and private mileage claims
• Complete bank and debtor reconciliations
• Prepare month-end journals and support month-end close activities
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Provide general finance and administrative support to the wider team as required

Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience in a Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role
• Experience processing payroll using Sage Payroll or similar payroll software
• Strong purchase ledger and accounts administration experience
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and finance systems, ideally Sage
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a small team
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally
• High levels of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information

An AAT qualification or equivalent finance qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive and equitable recruitment practices.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum
• Office-based role within a supportive and collaborative team
• Opportunity to work across a broad range of finance responsibilities
• Stable, well-established business with long-term career opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and support
• Friendly and inclusive working environment