Payroll & Finance Coordinator
Location: Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LQ.
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum, DOE
Contract: Full time, permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday - 37.5h weeks
Why choose Saica?
- Friendly atmosphere
- Progression
- Employee of the Month Award (monthly and annually)
- Holiday entitlement 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
- Company Sick Pay Scheme (available after 12 months of continuous service)
- Refer a Friend Scheme of £500
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Discount Platform
- Eye test vouchers
- Free Tea/Coffee
At Saica Group, we are more than an organisation; we are a community committed to driving sustainable paper solutions for corrugated board and packaging while championing circularity in waste management.
With over 10000 colleagues in 11 countries, our rich history spanning 80 years and our unwavering dedication to our mission and values, we invite you to be part of a journey that leaves a lasting impact.
Our Flex division produces a range of flexible plastic films, with our site in Wigan manufacturing products for major food retailers and suppliers.
We are now seeking a motivated candidate to join our team and build a career in Finance/Payroll Department.
Sustainability at Saica begins with our values – we care, we value and we challenge.
Why Choose Us: By joining the Saica Group, you are choosing more than a job – you are choosing a purpose-driven career that aligns with your values.
You will collaborate with like-minded individuals to shape a sustainable future, making a meaningful contribution to our world.
Join Us Today and Shape Tomorrow's Sustainable Solutions with the Saica Group.
Payroll & Finance Coordinator - About the role:
We have an opportunity for an individual to join our team as Payroll & Finance Co-ordinator responsible for providing the site with Finance and Payroll support to ensure the accurate and timely flow of data between the site, the Finance Shared Service Centre and Head Office.
The roles primary focus is to ensure that payroll and financial month end results are produced accurately and on time, supporting other ad hoc queries on plant results as and when required.
In addition, the role also acts as the local point of contact for payroll queries and is responsible for supporting People Manager with HR administration.
Payroll & Finance Coordinator – Responsibilities:
- Support the site management team and Finance Controller with the production of a range of financial reporting including monthly Sales reports, stock control procedures, Journals and reconciliations.
- Work with the Finance Controller to ensure the timely delivery of monthly, quarterly and year end results.
- Ensure Group Policies and audit requirements are embedded at site level.
- Ensure local fixed asset administration is correctly maintained ( e.g. Bank guarantees, copy contracts etc).
- Expedite resolution of AP errors and provide guidance to process owners on accurate transaction processing.
- Provide monthly payroll data to the Shared Service Centre to complete monthly payroll including details relating to overtime, SSP, SMP and other adjustments.
- When required, generate Purchase Orders and receipt goods in line with standard processes.
- Deal with suppliers over payments and general queries.
- Assist People Manager with HR Administration as required.
What we need from you:
- AAT qualified or equivalent
- Highly numerate – minimum GCSE Grade C Maths or equivalent
- Highly computer literate – specific experience of MS office, in particular Word, Excel & Outlook
- Extensive previous financial administration
- Experience in payroll
- Experience of finance and payroll systems – SAP advantageous
- Experience of purchase ledger, sales ledger, accounts reconciliations and other key finance processes
- Experience of general office administration & working closely with colleagues in other departments
If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today!
No agencies please
