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.