Payroll & Finance Coordinator

Saica Group; Harpur Hill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Home & Tech Scheme

Costco discounts on memberships

Free teas and coffee

Free Flu Vaccinations

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Job summary

Saica Group at the Buxton site is seeking a Payroll & Finance Coordinator to provide essential Finance, Payroll and HR support. This varied role ensures the accurate and timely flow of information between the site, the Finance Shared Service Centre, Central HR and Head Office.

The successful candidate will assist with payroll processing, month-end reporting, HR administration and data preparation for dashboards, helping site management and employees.

Qualifications

• Increasing efficiency with a finance/Payroll qualification or accounting education.
• Experience in Finance, Accounting, Payroll, or Administration.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing and month-end financial reporting.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and cost analyses.
• Process customer invoices and supplier reconciliations.
• Maintain local fixed asset administration and documentation.
• Provide data for monthly HR reporting and dashboards.
• Coordinate site-based HR administration processes.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Manage employee records and absences.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Finance qualification or accounting education

Job description

Payroll & Finance Coordinator

Location: Buxton, SK17 9RZ

Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!

Contract: Full time, Permanent

• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Home & Tech Scheme
• Costco discounts on memberships
• Free teas and coffee
• Free Flu Vaccinations
• Subsidised onsite restaurant

At Saica Flex, a division of the Saica Group, we're passionate about creating sustainable flexible packaging and labelling solutions that contribute to a circular economy.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building a more responsible future through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact while developing your career within a global, purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Payroll & Finance Coordinator to provide essential Finance, Payroll, and HR support at our site.

This is a varied and rewarding role that plays a key part in ensuring the accurate and timely flow of information between the site, Finance Shared Service Centre, Central HR, and Head Office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting payroll processing, month-end financial reporting, payroll and HR administration, and providing valuable support to site management and employees.

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Support the Finance Controller with the delivery of accurate monthly and year-end financial results.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments, and month-end journals.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce cost analysis, overhead reports, and management commentary.
• Support financial and non-financial KPI reporting, including Balanced Scorecard metrics.
• Process customer invoices and conduct supplier statement reconciliations and resolve payment queries.
• Review Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) balances and generate purchase orders and receipt goods when required.
• Maintain local fixed asset administration and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and audit requirements.

Payroll & HR Administration

• Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries and HR administration support.
• Coordinate site-based HR administration processes.
• Support recruitment activities and onboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, holiday records, and absence information.
• Prepare and provide data for monthly HR reporting and dashboards.
• Administer offers of employment and new starter documentation.
• Manage leaver administration and employee exit surveys.

What We're Looking For

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• Finance qualification or relevant finance/accounting education.
• Previous experience within Finance, Accounting, Payroll, or Administration.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

It would be great if you had:

• Experience supporting payroll processes.
• Knowledge of month-end accounting procedures.
• Experience within a manufacturing or operational environment.

Why Join Saica

At Saica, you'll become part of a global organisation with sustainability at its core.

We're committed to investing in our people, creating opportunities for professional development and providing a workplace where innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement are valued.

By joining us, you'll be helping to drive a business that is making a genuine contribution to a circular and more sustainable economy.

About Saica Group

Saica Group is committed to occupational health and safety, environmental protection, quality excellence and equal opportunities. We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where people can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Join us and be part of a business that's turning today's waste into tomorrow's resources.