Payroll Administrator

Fawkes and Reece; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a motivated Payroll Assistant to support their finance team. Responsibilities include processing payroll, verifying records, and assisting in monthly accounts preparation. Ideal candidates will have an accounting background and strong communication skills, offering a great opportunity to advance in a busy finance department. Competitive perks include fast-track promotion opportunities and incentive programs.

Benefits

Potential to earn monthly awards

Exclusive discounts with high-end brands

Breakfast club

Cycle to work scheme

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Candidate should be working towards an accounting qualification.
• Prior experience in a finance/accounting role is needed.
• Understanding of accounting principles is required.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Verify timekeeping records and reconcile timesheets.
• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Working towards an accounting qualification

Experience in a finance/accounting role

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Reference: AA01SS_1762362036
Posted: November 5, 2025

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented payroll assistant to support our finance team. The ideal candidate will assist with day-day accounting tasks and processing payroll accurately and on time. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy finance department.

About Fawkes & Reece

We are proud to be the market leader within the construction and built environment recruitment sector, and we'll be celebrating our 25th anniversary next year - making this a hugely exciting time to join the business.

Over the past two decades, we've grown to become a trusted partner to some of the UK's leading construction companies, building a strong reputation for quality, delivery, and expertise. This growth will see us achieve a £100m turnover in our 25th year.

In recent years we have secured recognition in the FT1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe on two occasion and Recruiter Fast 50 and Hot 100.

• Processing weekly payroll for freelance candidates
• Process monthly payroll for employees
• Verify timekeeping records and reconcile timesheets
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to umbrella companies
• Handle payroll related queries and resolve discrepancies
• Calculate and process commissions, bonuses and deductions
• Coordinate with HR and management team to ensure accurate data
• Ensure that timesheet information is collated and processed within the payroll deadlines

Purchase Ledger and general accounting duties

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes
• Process employee expense claims
• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts
• Support the finance team with month-end and year-end processes
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve queries
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all financial record

Qualifications and Experience

• Working towards an accounting qualification
• Previous experience in a finance/accounting role
• Understanding accounting principles
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft excel and other Microsoft office tools
• Experience with accounting software
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Birthday Gift
• Holiday buy
• Quarterly incentives
• All expenses trip for high achievers
• Exclusive discounts with high end brands
• Potential to earn monthly awards and individual prizes.
• Contribution to travel
• Fast-track promotion opportunities.
• Breakfast club
• Early Friday finish
• Cycle to work scheme

To Apply - Payroll Adminstrator

If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like a further conversation then please feel free to give me a call on 07739364918 or you can send your CV to [e-mail]