Finance and Payroll Administrator at CFGI

Summary The UK Finance and Payroll Administrator will play a critical role in supporting the finance and accounting function for our UK and Ireland companies. You will work closely with our US-based finance team and serve as the local resource for coordinating, executing, and ensuring compliance across various accounting and employee finance/payroll related tasks.   Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing: ·          Work with our external advisors to submit, review, and process payroll for our employees. ·          Process all new hires, leavers, and changes for existing employees. ·          Prepare pension contributions file to send to benefits broker. Employee Benefits and Leave of Absence Management: ·          Guide employees through benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans. ·          Validate the Benefit-in-Kind costs and ensure alignment with payroll processing. ·          Manage the annual benefits renewal process alongside the US-based Employee Services team. ·          Process leave of absence requests and documentation to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies. Accounts Payable and Cash Management: ·          Manage AP inbox, process supplier invoices, and initiate payments. ·          Input cash transactions (incoming and outgoing) into Netsuite GL system and maintain daily cash balance reporting. Month-End Close and Accounting Procedures: ·          Prepare reconciliation files for Cash, Fixed Assets, Prepayments, Other Assets, Accounts Payable, and Other Payables. ·          Prepare journal entries for cash related transactions, such as payroll, intercompany payments/receipts, and debit card payments. Other Finance Tasks: ·          Prepare and distribute the AR Aging Report on a weekly basis. ·          Manage Timesheet inbox by processing change requests and chasing delinquencies. ·          Assist with quarterly VAT reporting requirements. ·          Assist with annual audit procedures and queries.   Qualifications ·       Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field. ·       3+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles. ·       Strong understanding of UK financial regulations, tax laws, and other processes. ·       Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. ·       Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with internal and external partners. ·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite).