Recruitment Finance Specialist

Opus Perm; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an Operational Finance Specialist to support financial operations, including payroll and invoicing. The ideal candidate has experience in finance, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role requires a proactive mindset and attention to detail, contributing to financial reporting and compliance. Strong Excel skills are essential for handling data effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, payroll, or invoicing within recruitment is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in presenting complex information.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll, invoices, and margin reporting.
• Setup suppliers and clients in VMS/InTime systems.
• Produce ad-hoc reports for internal teams and clients.

Skills

Finance

Payroll processing

Invoicing

Excel (VLOOKUPs, IF statements, Pivot Tables)

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Are you highly organised, analytically minded, and passionate about delivering accurate financial support in a fast‑paced environment? We're looking for an Operational Finance Specialist to play a vital role within our business – ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of our financial operations.

In this role, you will support our Operational Finance Lead and wider business teams to deliver essential financial processes, from payroll and invoicing to margin analysis and system administration. Your work will be key to helping us operate smoothly, efficiently, and effectively.

What You’ll Be Doing

Operational Finance

• Assisting with processing payroll, invoices, pay adjustments and margin reporting.
• Assisting with temporary and permanent invoicing, rebates, advances, and self‑billing.
• Assisting with credit control queries.
• Supporting Intermediaries Reporting and ONS submissions.

Systems & Process Administration

• Setting up suppliers and clients in VMS/InTime systems.
• Supporting the timesheet import process.
• Assisting with monitoring margins, variances, and potential risks.
• Identifying opportunities for automation and improved ways of working.
• Contributing to financial elements of projects and system implementations.

Reporting & Analysis

• Producing ad‑hoc reports for internal teams and clients.
• Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with financial standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in finance, payroll, or invoicing within recruitment (preferred).
• Proven ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• A calm, organised approach – able to reprioritise and support colleagues as needed.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in presenting complex information clearly.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, IF statements, Pivot Tables).
• A collaborative team player.