Payroll & Finance Administrator in London

Payroll & Finance Administrator

Company Description

Our client is a rapidly growing, international consumer-facing business with an established presence in the US and ambitious plans for growth in the UK.

With a strong and people-focused culture, the business is investing in its UK operations and building out its support functions to enable continued expansion. This is an opportunity to join an exciting organisation at an early stage of its UK growth journey and play an important role within the finance team.

Role Overview

The Payroll & Finance Administrator will support the day-to-day financial administration of the UK business. The role will have responsibility across payroll coordination, accounts payable, employee expenses, corporate card administration and wider finance support.

This is a broad, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working across both payroll and finance operations within a fast-paced and growing environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll

• Coordinate bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing with an external payroll provider.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses and benefits.
• Review payroll reports and reconcile payroll journals.
• Support compliance with HMRC, pension and other statutory requirements.
• Respond to payroll-related employee queries.

Finance Operations

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses.
• Prepare payment runs and maintain accurate supplier records.
• Reconcile supplier statements, bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate finance records and supporting documentation.

Corporate Cards & Financial Controls

• Administer the company corporate card programme.
• Review expense submissions and supporting documentation.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.
• Support wider finance projects as required.

Requirements

• Previous UK payroll administration experience.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and wider Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to maintaining financial integrity and effective financial controls.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth international business as it continues to establish and expand its UK operations. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure across payroll and finance operations, with the opportunity to contribute to the development of processes and controls as the business grows.