At a Glance
- Tasks: Own the finance function and support HR in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join a small, dynamic business in Livingston with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare, flexible working, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a hands-on role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing finances and supporting employee wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience in bookkeeping and finance; HR experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Finance & HR Officer for our client based in Livingston.
Role Overview
This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced Finance & HR Officer to take day-to-day ownership of the finance function within a small, collaborative business.
The successful candidate will be a strong, hands-on bookkeeper with experience across payroll, VAT returns, reconciliations, credit control and monthly reporting. Working closely with the company’s external accountant, they will also provide HR and Health & Safety administration support and assist with wider office coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Take day-to-day ownership of the finance function, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Manage bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, invoicing and credit control.
- Prepare monthly management reports and financial information to support business decision-making.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.
- Process monthly payroll using Sage Payroll, including year-end requirements such as P60s and P11Ds.
- Work closely with the external accountant, providing financial information and supporting documentation as required.
- Support and improve finance processes, controls and reporting procedures.
- Manage general HR administration, including employee records, contracts and handbook updates.
- Liaise with external HR and Health & Safety consultants to review and maintain policies, procedures and documentation.
- Provide general Health & Safety administration support across the business.
- Support employee relations administration, including meeting arrangements and associated documentation.
- Provide cover for the Office Manager and assist with engineer planning and coordination, including travel and hotel bookings.
Skills & Experience
- Strong practical experience within bookkeeping, accounts or a similar finance role.
- Confident managing a broad range of day-to-day finance responsibilities independently.
- Experience preparing financial reports, VAT returns and management information.
- Practical experience of payroll processing, ideally using Sage Payroll.
- Strong knowledge of bank reconciliations, invoicing and credit control.
- Previous HR administration experience would be advantageous.
- Excellent numerical, organisational and communication skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proactive, flexible and comfortable working across different areas of the business.
- Formal finance or HR qualifications are not essential, with strong practical experience being the key requirement.
Offering
- Salary: Circa £35,000, depending on experience
- Location: Livingston
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm
- Working pattern: Predominantly office-based, with some flexibility available
- Holidays: 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing by one day per year up to 25 days
- Pension: 6% matched contribution
- Healthcare: Vitality Healthcare
- On-site parking
Finance & HR Officer in Livingston employer: Murray Recruitment
Murray Recruitment offers an exceptional work environment for the Transport Logistics Assistant role in East Kilbride, where employees are valued and supported in their professional growth. With a focus on teamwork and operational efficiency, the company provides comprehensive training, a generous holiday entitlement, and a pension scheme, ensuring that staff feel secure and motivated. The stable and growing nature of the organisation, combined with free on-site parking, makes it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the logistics sector.
