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Payroll Finance Manager
Location: Thame (On-site, 5 days/week) Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
About the RoleWe are seeking a proactive and hands-on Assistant Finance Manager to join our growing business in Thame. This is a key role within a small, stable finance team, offering excellent exposure across all areas of finance and succession planning opportunities. You’ll be instrumental in strengthening the department’s analytical and reporting capabilities while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Payroll Management: Full ownership of payroll processing using SAGE Payroll Ensurepliance and accuracy across monthly payroll cycles
2. Month-End Routine: Assist with month-end close, journals, reconciliations, and reporting Support budgeting and forecasting processes
3. Banking & Payments: Manage bank payments and reconciliations Oversee cash flow and ensure timely supplier payments
4. Credit Control: Take charge of credit control processes Improve debtor management and reduce aged debt
5. Reporting & Analysis: Prepare financial reports and dashboards for management Support budgeting and variance analysis
6. Systems & Processes: Use SAGE for accounting and payroll Learn and support supply chain finance processes (not difficult to learn)
Candidate Profile
7. Qualifications: Minimum AAT qualified QBE (Qualified by Experience) candidates will only be considered with strong payroll and month-end experience.
8. Experience: Proven experience in payroll, credit control, and month-end routines Strong working knowledge of SAGE Experience in a growing business environment preferred
9. Skills & Attributes: Hands-on and detail-oriented Friendly and collaborative team player Strongmunication and interpersonal skills
Why Join Us?
10. Be part of a friendly, stable team with a supportive culture
11. Opportunity to beef up the finance department and make a real impact
12. Early finish on Fridays
13. Succession planning and career development opportunities
14. On-site role with potential for hybrid flexibility
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