Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be working on behalf of our client to recruit a Finance & Payroll Officer for their established finance team in York.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional with payroll experience to join a collaborative environment where you’ll work closely with the Finance Manager and take ownership of key payroll and reporting processes. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining strong financial controls, delivering accurate reporting, and supporting the wider business with reliable financial information.
The Role
As Finance & Payroll Officer, you will:
*Partner with the Finance Manager to support accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities
*Assist with month-end, quarterly, and year-end processes, maintaining strong financial controls
*Support financial planning through data preparation, analysis, and performance monitoring
*Post journals and complete balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records
*Reconcile income streams and work-in-progress schedules, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly
*Collaborate with HR and an outsourced provider to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time
*Take ownership of payroll processes, including payroll change data submissions, payroll journals, holiday accruals, and monthly reconciliations to Sage 200
*Provide support across transactional finance and wider reconciliations
*Act as a professional and approachable point of contact for payroll queries
*Liaise with auditors and support compliance requirements
*Offer day-to-day guidance to a finance apprentice
*Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the effectiveness of the finance function
About You
We’re looking for a proactive and dependable finance professional who takes pride in delivering accurate work and meeting deadlines consistently.
You will ideally have:
*Payroll and accounting experience (AAT Level 4, or working towards it, preferred)
*Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, SUMIF, and VLOOKUP
*Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
*High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
*Integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information
*Confidence to take ownership of your responsibilities
*Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach
*A dependable nature with a strong sense of accountability
If you’re looking for a varied finance role in York where you can take ownership and add real value, we’d love to hear from you.