Finance & Payroll Administrator

Astute Recruitment are working with a South Derbyshire-based client looking for an experienced Finance & Payroll Administrator to join their finance team and support a range of financial operations across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Credit Control: Manage debtor balances, issue payment reminders, and liaise with customers for timely payments
Purchase Ledger: Process supplier invoices, ensure accuracy, and schedule payments within agreed terms
Sales Ledger: Generate sales invoices, manage accounts receivable, and oversee incoming payments
Payroll Support: Assist with payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely salary payments
Expense Management: Review, verify, and process employee expense claims
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Provide reports to support the MD, including cost analysis, margin monitoring, and pricing reviews
Team Leadership: Line manage and support the Finance Assistant
Policy & Process Development: Create and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
Budgeting: Prepare, monitor, and report on annual budgets with variance analysis
Cashflow Management: Produce and track cashflow forecasts to maintain liquidity
Reporting: Deliver WIP reports, flash reports, monthly accounts, and board/shareholder presentations
Account Reconciliation: Manage balance sheet, factoring facility, and bank/customer/supplier reconciliations
Compliance & Taxation: Handle VAT returns, HMRC liaison, and regulatory compliance
Supplier Payments: Review, approve, and process supplier payments
International Liaison: Coordinate finance with a European subsidiary

Candidate requirements:

Experience in a similar role
Attention to detail
Comfortable using Sage, Xero, and Microsoft Excel
Strong communicator

Benefits and hours:

Full-time, fully office-based role
Working hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
23 days holiday + bank holidays
Salary up to £33,000 depending on experience
Be part of a close-knit, supportive finance team