Finance & Payroll Assistant

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Highweek; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Two-month temporary assignment

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments Ltd is recruiting a Finance & Payroll Assistant for a two-month temporary assignment in Newton Abbot. You will support payroll processing, ledgers and general finance tasks within a busy team.

The role requires attention to detail, confidentiality and good knowledge of UK payroll legislation. It offers on-site work with parking and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration with knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Experience supporting finance functions including ledgers and reconciliations.
• Good working knowledge of payroll or finance systems and intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organisation and discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support the accurate processing of payroll including starters, leavers and statutory payments.
• Assist with purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and other finance transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial and payroll records, ensuring compliance with UK legislation.
• Work with finance and HR colleagues to provide an efficient service and drive process improvements.

Skills

Payroll administration

UK payroll legislation

Excel

Data privacy

Tools

Payroll systems

Finance systems

Job description

£14–£17 per hour | Onsite | Temporary (up to 2 months) | Newton Abbot

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established organisation committed to delivering high-quality services to the communities it supports. With a collaborative and people-focused culture, they are seeking a Finance & Payroll Assistant to provide essential support to their finance function during a busy period. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming team and make an immediate impact.

Role Overview

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Finance & Payroll Assistant to support payroll processing and day-to-day finance operations on a two-month temporary assignment. This varied role combines payroll administration with finance duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas while ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support the accurate processing of payroll, including starters, leavers, statutory payments and payroll queries.
• Assist with purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and other day-to-day finance transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial and payroll records, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and internal procedures.
• Work closely with finance and HR colleagues to provide an efficient, responsive service and support continuous process improvements.

Requirements

• Previous experience in payroll administration with a good understanding of UK payroll legislation.
• Experience supporting finance functions, including purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations.
• Good working knowledge of payroll or finance systems together with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £14–£17.
• Immediate start with a two-month temporary assignment.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to broaden payroll and finance experience.
• Free onsite parking.
• Gain valuable experience within a busy finance department.

If you're an experienced Finance & Payroll professional who can quickly become a valued member of the team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting temporary opportunity.

Note on Sponsorship

We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek to hire talented individuals from various backgrounds and ensure our practices are unbiased, evaluating every candidate based on their unique qualifications and potential.