Cathedral Appointments | B Corp™
Finance & Payroll Assistant
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£14–£17 per hour | Onsite | Temporary (up to 2 months) | Newton Abbot
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established organisation committed to delivering high-quality services to the communities it supports. With a collaborative and people-focused culture, they are seeking a Finance & Payroll Assistant to provide essential support to their finance function during a busy period. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming team and make an immediate impact.
Role Overview
We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Finance & Payroll Assistant to support payroll processing and day-to-day finance operations on a two-month temporary assignment. This varied role combines payroll administration with finance duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas while ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent customer service.
Responsibilities of the Finance & Payroll Assistant
- Support the accurate processing of payroll, including starters, leavers, statutory payments and payroll queries.
- Assist with purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and other day-to-day finance transactions.
- Maintain accurate financial and payroll records, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and internal procedures.
- Work closely with finance and HR colleagues to provide an efficient, responsive service and support continuous process improvements.
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Requirements of the Finance & Payroll Assistant
- Previous experience in payroll administration with a good understanding of UK payroll legislation.
- Experience supporting finance functions, including purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations.
- Good working knowledge of payroll or finance systems together with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of £14–£17.
- Immediate start with a two-month temporary assignment.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to broaden payroll and finance experience.
- Free onsite parking
- Gain valuable experience within a busy finance department.
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If you're an experienced Finance & Payroll professional who can quickly become a valued member of the team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting temporary opportunity.
Note on Sponsorship
We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek to hire talented individuals from various backgrounds and ensure our practices are unbiased, evaluating every candidate based on their unique qualifications and potential.
Recruitment Consultant: Matt Wicks
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