Payroll, Finance & Compliance Coordinator

Salary:
Up to £35,000 |

Location:

Watford, WD24

About Synergi Recruitment:
At Synergi Recruitment, we partner with engineering and manufacturing businesses across the UK to deliver high-quality talent solutions.

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Payroll, Finance & Compliance Coordinator to support contractor payroll operations, accounts receivable management and candidate compliance processes.

This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth financial operations, contractor payments and regulatory compliance across the business.

Behind every successful placement is a strong operational backbone, ensuring contractors are paid accurately, clients are invoiced correctly, and compliance standards are maintained.

If you enjoy structure, accuracy and supporting a high-performing team, this could be the perfect opportunity.

• Manage weekly contractor payroll processes.
• Process and check contractor timesheets.
• Generate contractor invoices.
• Load contractor invoices into Xero.
• Raise and upload client invoices into Xero.
• Chase clients for Purchase Orders (POs) where required.
• Carry out payroll and invoice reconciliations.
• Assist with quarterly payroll and financial reporting.

• Manage the Accounts Receivable ledger.
• Carry out credit control and follow up on overdue invoices.
• Monitor outstanding balances and ensure clients pay within agreed terms.
• Assist with cashflow forecasting.

• Carry out contractor and candidate Right to Work checks.
• Ensure all candidate compliance documents are completed and stored correctly.
• Manage contract representative forms and client order forms digitally.
• Maintain accurate compliance records within internal systems.
• Ensure processes align with IR35 requirements where applicable.

• Maintain accurate records in Bullhorn CRM and internal systems.
• Support finance and operational processes with accurate data entry and documentation.

• Assist with operational or finance projects when needed.
• Provide administrative support to the Director where required.

• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Experience using Bullhorn CRM.
• Understanding of IR35 regulations.
• 2+ years previous experience in recruitment finance, contractor payroll or compliance administration.

• Highly organised and detail focused.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
• Reliable and professional in their work.

If you're interested in the role and have experience in payroll, finance and compliance processes, please apply with your CV.