Payroll and Finance Business Partner (maternity cover)

hireful; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Payroll and Finance Business Partner for maternity cover. This home-based, full-time role involves ensuring accuracy in payroll delivery and supporting financial decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong payroll experience and financial acumen, helping drive the business forward. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including 27 days holiday and various perks.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Perk scheme access

Life assurance

Paid compassionate leave

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance Business Partner, Assistant Accountant, or Payroll Manager roles.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and financial management.
• Ability to contribute to strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end payroll delivery and reconciliation.
• Support the finance team with transactional processing.
• Contribute to strategic and financial decision-making.

Skills

Payroll delivery

Financial reporting

Commercial analysis

Job description

Overview

Payroll and Finance Business Partner (maternity cover)

Location: Home-based
Job Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £33,256 - £36,951 per annum
Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, membership plus many more staff benefits

Overview

There’s never been a better time to join the team! Our client has launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end payroll delivery and reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and compliance for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the finance team with transactional processing, helping to deliver smooth month-end close and reliable financial reporting.
• With the support of the Head of Finance, contribute to strategic and financial decision-making, offering commercial analysis and insights that help drive the business forward.

Qualifications / Experience

You’ll likely have experience in related roles such as Finance Business Partner, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer, Finance & Payroll roles, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Manager, and other payroll/finance positions listed in the original description.

Contract details

This role is a maternity cover fixed term-contract until 31 December 2026.

How to apply

Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening, focusing on how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role and directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your strengths against the criteria.

Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown.

Other information

You may also have experience in the following: Finance Business Partner, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer, Finance & Payroll Officer, Finance & Administration Officer, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Officer, Payroll Manager, Payroll & Finance Officer, Payroll & Accounts Assistant, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Accountant, Payroll and Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant payroll, Finance Business Partner payroll

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