Payroll and Finance Administrator

  • Prime Appointments
  • Witham, Essex
  • Mar 03, 2026
Seasonal Accounting

Job Description

A client of ours in the Witham area are recruiting a Payroll & Finance Administrator to join their team ASAP. This is a full-time temporary - permanent position working Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm and paying up to 14.42 per hour ( 30,000 per annum) depending on experience.

Your key duties in this Payroll & Finance Administrator role will include but are not limited to:

Processing monthly payroll accurately and in line with company policies
Ensuring compliance with tax, payroll and employment regulations
Reviewing, verifying and approving employee timesheets
Calculating wages, overtime, deductions and payroll adjustments
Maintaining secure and accurate payroll and employee records
Responding to payroll-related queries from employees
Assisting with accounts payable and receivable processing
Reconciling payroll-related accounts and supporting month-end close
Preparing payroll and timesheet reports for management
Supporting year-end processes and audit requirements

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this role:

Minimum 4 years' payroll or finance experience preferred
Knowledge of payroll systems and accounting software
Strong Excel skills and high numerical accuracy
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines

Great benefits to working for this company once the position goes permanent include:

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Workplace Pension Scheme (NEST)
Life Insurance (3x salary)
Access to wellbeing, dental and bereavement support services
Free on-site parking

If you feel like you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Payroll & Finance Administrator position, please apply with your CV and Laura will be in touch.