Payroll & Finance Officer

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced international business is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Finance Officer to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with statutory regulations. The successful candidate will support financial operations and contribute to financial integrity. Exciting opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a payroll environment.
• Finance experience would be beneficial.
• High attention to detail and integrity when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for the UK.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and handle employee queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

CIPD/CPA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll and Finance Officer to join a dynamic finance team.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance with statutory regulations, and supporting day-to-day financial operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to contribute to the financial integrity of a fast-paced international business.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for the UK
• Ensure compliance
• Maintain payroll records and handle employee queries with confidentiality and professionalism
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries
• Support the finance team with budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis
• Payroll reconciliations, invoices and staff expenses

About You

• Proven experience in payroll environment
• Finance experience would be beneficial
• High attention to detail and integrity when handling confidential information
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CIPD/CPA/ACCA qualification is a plus)

Why Join Us?

• Work in a globally connected industry with a forward-thinking company
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Fantastic benefits, pensions and staff discount