Astute Recruitment are working with a South Derbyshire-based client looking for an experienced Finance and Payroll Administrator to join their finance team and support a range of financial operations across the business. Key Responsibilities: Credit Control: Manage debtor balances, issue payment reminders, and liaise with customers for timely payments Purchase Ledger: Process supplier invoices, ensure accuracy, and schedule payments within agreed terms Sales Ledger: Generate sales invoices, manage accounts receivable, and oversee incoming payments Payroll Support: Assist with payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely salary payments Expense Management: Review, verify, and process employee expense claims Financial Reporting and Analysis: Provide reports to support the MD, including cost analysis, margin monitoring, and pricing reviews Team Leadership: Line manage and support the Finance Assistant Policy and Process Development: Create and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls Budgeting: Prepare, monitor, and report on annual budgets with variance analysis Cashflow Management: Produce and track cashflow forecasts to maintain liquidity Reporting: Deliver WIP reports, flash reports, monthly accounts, and board/shareholder presentations Account Reconciliation: Manage balance sheet, factoring facility, and bank/customer/supplier reconciliations Compliance and Taxation: Handle VAT returns, HMRC liaison, and regulatory compliance Supplier Payments: ..... full job details .....