Full job descriptionAccounts & Payroll Support Coordinator
Location: Suffolk
Contract: Temporary or Fixed-Term Contract (Minimum 6 Months)
Reporting to: Office Manager
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Opportunity
An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts & Payroll Support professional to provide additional resilience and operational support within a busy Finance function.
This is a hands-on role focused primarily on payroll, whilst also supporting invoicing and wider transactional accounting activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of core finance operations during a period of increased workload and team absence.
This position is not a management role. Instead, it is an opportunity for a capable finance professional to provide practical support, help maintain continuity and identify opportunities to improve existing processes.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
*Support the processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
*Ensure payroll data is accurate and processed within required deadlines.
*Assist with payroll administration and employee payroll queries.
*Support payroll reconciliations and reporting requirements.
*Help maintain compliance with payroll procedures and controls.
Accounts Support
*Assist with invoicing and billing processes.
*Support sales ledger and purchase ledger activities.
*Process financial transactions accurately and efficiently.
*Assist with reconciliations and investigation of discrepancies.
*Support the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting duties.
Process Improvement
*Review existing finance and payroll procedures.
*Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
*Make recommendations to reduce reliance on manual tasks and legacy ways of working.
*Support the implementation of operational improvements where appropriate.
Person Specification
Essential
*Previous experience in a payroll and/or accounts position.
*Strong payroll processing experience.
*Good understanding of transactional accounting processes.
*Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
*Strong organisational and time management skills.
*Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
*Proactive and hands-on approach to work.
Desirable
*Experience working across both payroll and finance functions.
*Experience supporting high-volume payroll operations.
*Knowledge of invoicing, sales ledger and purchase ledger processes.
*Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
*Previous experience within a service-led or care-related organisation.
Personal Attributes
*Collaborative and supportive team player.
*Confident working independently when required.
*Adaptable and able to integrate quickly into an established team.
*Strong problem-solving skills.
*Professional and approachable communication style.
What’s on Offer?
*Immediate start available.
*Minimum six-month assignment providing stability and continuity.
*Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a busy finance function.
*Varied role combining payroll, accounts support and process improvement activities.
*Supportive and collaborative working environment.
This role would suit an experienced Accounts or Payroll professional who enjoys being operationally involved, supporting business-critical processes and helping organisations navigate periods of change and growth.