Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contractor Payroll
  • 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.

• Accounts Receivable
  • 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.

• Compliance
  • 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.

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

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

Skills & Experience:

• Essential
  • 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.

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

Personal Attributes:

• 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.