Finance & Payroll Manager

Working Pattern: Hybrid working with 3 days a week at our new London office based in Piccadilly and 2 days remote

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience

Olive Jar Digital are looking for a proactive Finance & Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll and billing operations, while supporting the wider finance function in a growing business.

This is a hands on role where you'll play a key part in keeping our financial operations running smoothly from payroll and invoicing through to supporting month end and maintaining strong financial controls.

You'll be working closely with teams across the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a great internal experience.

What you'll be doing Own payroll end to end

• Manage the full UK payroll process, ensuring everything runs accurately and on time
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, pensions, and statutory payments
• Maintain payroll journals, reconciliations, and support year end processes

Manage invoicing and billing

• Oversee client invoicing and supplier billing
• Monitor incoming payments and resolve any queries quickly
• Process supplier payments to support healthy cash flow

Maintain financial systems and controls

• Use accounting systems to support day to day finance operations
• Keep accurate records, audit trails, and documentation
• Ensure high standards of accuracy and data integrity

Support month end and reporting

• Assist with month end activities across payroll, revenue, and billing
• Work with internal stakeholders to keep processes running smoothly
• Contribute to reporting and meaningful management information

What we're looking for

• Part qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Strong experience across payroll, billing, and finance operations
• Good understanding of UK payroll, HMRC, pensions, and compliance
• Comfortable working in a hands on role within an SME environment
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Nice to have

• Experience with Xero
• Familiarity with

Why join us?

You'll be joining a growing business where you'll have real ownership and visibility. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact on how we run our finance operations.