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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