Payroll & Finance Administrator – Commercial Team

at  Wetherby Stone Products Ltd

PAYROLL & FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR – COMMERCIAL TEAM

Wetherby Laroc Group is an innovation and technology-led manufacturer of performance building products, focussing on coloured and insulated render systems and exterior paints and coating, for the new build and refurbishment market sold nationally through distribution partners. With a vision to become the UK’s No1 independent manufacturer.
Over the last 10 years we have seen significant and controlled organic growth to create a current and robust business model that has a good market share and has been structured over many years in preparation for further growth and upscaling.
Our growth has developed from a well-established product development and innovation plan to create some of the most advanced and innovative product technology available in the market, in combination with innovative brands aligned with multi-million-pound investments in state-of-the-art, fully automated manufacturing and distribution facilities.
As part of our continued investment in the future, we’re now recruiting for a Payroll & Finance Administrator to join the team at our Dalton / Thirsk manufacturing site and manage the payroll for two companies, whilst providing additional support to the finance team.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• A minimum 2-years payroll experience in a similar role within the private sector.
• Basic accounting knowledge at sales and purchase level.
• Experience of using ERP/MRP software and computerised financial packages.
• Up to date knowledge of trends and best practices relating to payroll, including taxation, SSP, SMP, pension rules etc.
• Demonstrable experience of working to strict deadlines for the payment of monthly salaries.
• Ability to deal with a demanding workload which will include conflicting demands on time.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral, across different levels in the organisation.
• Ability to work on own initiative but also be a team player.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Finance Manager and working alongside our wider business teams, you will be directly responsible for the accurate preparation and maintenance of the payroll for two companies. One payroll has c.50 employees and the other c.20. As part of the payroll process you will manage the review and payment of business expenses and the reconciliation of Company credit cards.
The role will also support the wider Finance team with the accurate processing and recording of financial transactions for both purchase and sales.

PAYROLL & FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR - RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO…

• Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring contracts are up to date, personal details are maintained, training records are kept current etc.
• Assist the Directors and HR Officer with staff communications and take minutes at formal staff disciplinary meetings.
• Work with the Commercial Team to transition the employee records to the new Priority ERP system.
• Prepare two monthly payrolls and ensure salaries are correct and paid on time (currently using Sage Payroll).
• Calculate all SSP, SMP and other payments and deductions from salaries.
• Record and monitor staff absences, including monitoring of annual leave to ensure staff are taking regular holiday.
• Maintain accurate pension scheme membership records and ensure new starters are onboarded to the scheme in the correct manner.
• Calculate all payments due to HMRC and pension providers and ensure these are paid in a timely manner.
• Receive, check, obtain approval and process all staff expense claims.
• Reconcile Company credit card statements with receipts, ensuring VAT recovery is maximised for the business.
• Calculate all customer rebates due on a monthly basis and provide information to the Finance Manager for inclusion in monthly management accounts.
• Reconcile all claims for rebate payments from customers with our records and ensure payments are made in a prompt manner once approved.
• Assist the other Finance Administrators with the processing of sales and purchase invoices as required.
• Provide ongoing support to the Finance team as required and guided by the Finance Manager.