Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment
Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Administrator / Purchase Ledger Clerk
Paisley | Office-Based | Full-Time or Part-Time
An established and growing business based in Paisley is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator / Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its busy finance and administration team. This is a varied role with payroll as the primary focus, alongside responsibility for purchase ledger and general office administration. The successful candidate will be organised, accurate, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
- Process weekly payroll for approximately 1,500 employees.
- Complete end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain employee payroll records.
- Produce payroll reports for management.
- Respond to employee payroll queries.
- Administer joiners, leavers, and employee absences.
- Produce employee access cards.
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Purchase Ledger
- Match, code, and process supplier invoices.
- Maintain supplier accounts and set up new suppliers.
- Organise invoice authorisation across the business.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Handle supplier queries professionally.
- Support month-end processes.
- Assist with general office administration, including welcoming visitors and distributing post.
About You
- Previous payroll experience is essential.
- Purchase ledger experience is desirable.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across the business.
- Comfortable working in a busy office environment.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
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Hours
Full-Time
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Office-based in Paisley
Part-Time
- Monday & Tuesday (full days)
- Thursday & Friday (mornings)
- Office-based in Paisley
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation offering a varied and rewarding role within a supportive office environment.
To apply, please submit your CV for consideration. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an initial discussion.
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