Finance / Payroll Administrator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Finance & Payroll Administrator to join our Exeter team on a full-time basis. The role covers payroll processing and general accounts duties within a busy finance function.

You will handle timesheets, starters and leavers, maintain payroll records, and support month-end close. Strong numerical ability, accuracy and good communication are essential for liaising with staff and resolving queries.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or payroll setting.
• Numerical accuracy and data entry skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process timesheets, starters and leavers for payroll.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain holiday and sickness records and payroll files.
• Process invoices and VAT returns.
• Record and allocate cash receipts; perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end accounting tasks.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

This full-time Finance / Payroll Administrator post sits in Exeter, offering £27,000 annually across 37 hours each week. The successful candidate supports both payroll and accounts functions, processing timesheets, starters and leavers while investigating discrepancies. Maintaining holiday and sickness records forms part of the duties, alongside general bookkeeping tasks. Applicants should demonstrate accuracy, strong numerical ability and familiarity with payroll software, plus confident communication skills for liaising with staff and resolving queries. Prior experience within a finance or payroll setting is expected.

Finance & Payroll Administrator Location: Exeter Outskirts Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £27,000

Are yoy looking for your next opportunity? Do you enjoy Accounts, payroll & working within a busy finance function? We are working with a well-established business who are looking for a Finance & Payroll Administrator to join their team. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to support both the finance and payroll functions of the business.

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, while supporting a range of day-to-day finance and accounting activities.

• Processing employee timesheets, starters and leavers.
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Maintaining holiday, sickness and payroll records.
• Processing sales invoices & Vat Returns
• Recording and allocating cash receipts.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and issuing customer statements.
• Assisting with month-end accounting procedures.
• Liaising with employees, customers, accountants and internal teams.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, accurate and confident working with numbers , with previous experience in finance, payroll or accounts administration. You will ideally have:

• Previous payroll or finance administration experience would be an advantic
• A good understanding of payroll and basic accounting principles.
• Experience processing timesheets and employee changes.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Experience using accounting software — Sage 200 would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly.

Working Hours Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm 37 hours per week , with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance or payroll professional to join a supportive team and play an important role in the smooth running of the company's financial and payroll operations.