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Payroll & Finance Specialist
Job Posted: 12 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Sandy, Central Bedfordshire
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
We have partnered with a global leading food business that is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll and Finance Specialist to support their UK&I Finance Team in a busy manufacturing environment.
This is a 12 mointh FTC
You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations while also supporting wider financial activities. As the business transitions from a paper-based system to a digital Time & Attendance platform, your expertise will help guide the change.
On Offer
* Salary will be circa £40K to £45K
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private medical insurance (post-probation)
* Dynamic, collaborative, and international work environment
* A company culture driven by entrepreneurship, inclusion, and purpose
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing:
* Process and verify monthly payroll data in collaboration with HR and our outsourced provider.
* Submit returns to HMRC, pension providers, and ensure statutory compliance.
* Calculate sick pay, holiday pay, benefits-in-kind, EV salary sacrifices, etc.
* Respond to employee payroll queries and maintain confidentiality.
Finance Operations
* Reconcile payroll and bank accounts monthly.
* Support financial close processes (month-end/year-end).
* Assist with capital project and intercompany payroll reporting.
* Maintain payroll control accounts and assist with manpower budgeting.
* Compliance & Reporting
* Ensure adherence to payroll legislation and data protection laws.
* Submit RTI and pension contributions.
* Manage payroll aspects of external audits.
HR & Data Analysis
* Provide accurate HR data reporting (e.g. headcount, turnover, compensation).
* Collaborate on performance, recruitment, and budgeting reports.
Candidate Qualifications & Experience
* Experienced in payroll processing, ideally in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial setting
* Familiar with paper-based and digital Time & Attendance systems
* Confident working with Sage, Excel, and possibly ERP systems like SAP or Oracle
* Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and pension requirements
* Excellent communication and time-management skills
* Proactive self-starter with a high level of integrity and accuracy
* CIPP / AAT qualified (or working towards)
* Experience working with Workday or similar systems
* Exposure to manufacturing finance operationsBefore You Apply
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