Finance & Payroll Administrator

Tony Beal Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Scotland is seeking a meticulous Finance & Payroll Administrator to support financial processing and payroll compliance. The ideal candidate should have experience with payroll processing, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software like Sage and Xero. This role plays a vital part in the group’s financial integrity, ensuring timely and accurate payroll and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and financial administration.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll software (e.g., Sage, Xero).
• Knowledge of HMRC payroll regulations and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for all group employees.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll records ensuring HMRC compliance.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial administration

Accounting software proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Overview

The Beal Group is seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance & Payroll Administrator to support the finance function across the organisation. This role is crucial in ensuring accurate financial processing and payroll compliance, playing a vital part in the financial integrity of the Group.

Position Summary

The Finance & Payroll Administrator will be responsible for supporting the finance team with transactional processing, payroll administration, and month-end reporting. The role ensures accuracy and compliance in all financial and payroll processes while supporting the wider finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for all group employees.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll records and ensure HMRC compliance.
• Support accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger journal postings.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports for internal stakeholders and auditors.
• Support annual audit and statutory reporting processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all financial and personnel records.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience in payroll processing and financial administration.
• Proficiency with accounting and payroll software (e.g., Sage, Xero, etc.).
• Knowledge of HMRC payroll regulations and statutory compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing.
• Compliance with HMRC and audit requirements.
• On-time processing of payables and receivables.
• Timeliness of monthly reconciliations and reporting.
• Internal stakeholder satisfaction with reporting and payroll services.
• Zero payroll errors leading to compliance issues or employee dissatisfaction