Job Description

Shape The Future. Own Your Impact. Evolve with Payara.

At Payara, we aren't just platform software, we shape the future of businesses. Whether you're driving operational excellence, leading strategic projects or creating code, your work ensures our customers continue to receive excellent products and services.


We believe in

ownership, accountability

, and

collaboration

. We strive for excellence, pushing boundaries, and creating impact. Your curiosity will inspire others and drive success.


Join a globally distributed team where challenge is a mindset, innovation is key, and excellence is non-negotiable.

Create impact. Drive change. Grow with Payara.

Role Overview

As the

Finance Administrator

, you will support the finance team by managing invoice processing, accounts reconciliation, and statutory account preparation, while also handling administrative duties such as organizing travel and coordinating meetings for the department and CFO.

Summary Details

Role : Finance Administrator


Seniority : Entry Level


Location : UK (100% Remote)


Compensation : Rate dependent on local market location and experience

What you will be doing

Handle finance admin tasks, including processing invoices, reconciliations, and payments. Assist with accounts payable and receivable with accuracy and efficiency. Prepare statutory accounts and ensure payments, amounts, and records are correct. Work with spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers, and journals. Record and file cash transactions, process expense requests for accountant approval, and perform bank reconciliation. Assist in payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of employee payments Liaise with third-party providers, clients, and suppliers as needed. Organize travel, including researching and purchasing flight tickets at competitive prices. Support procurement processes and general administrative duties. Coordinate department meetings, meetings for the CFO, and any ad hoc meetings. Monitor and respond to queries, ensuring timely responses and information collection.

What you will bring

At least 2 years of experience in finance or accounting roles Proficiency in working with spreadsheets, ledgers, and journals, with attention to detail to ensure accuracy in payments, records, and reconciliations. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask Excellent communication skills for liaising with third-party providers, clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

Desirable skills & knowledge

Proficiency in Excel, Xero Familiarity with any other accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage Experience working in a SaaS company

Personal skills & behaviours

Attention to detail - ensures precision in financial records, reconciliations and administrative tasks Proactivity - takes initiative to manage diverse responsibilities Team collaboration - works effectively with colleagues and third-party providers Adaptability - thrives in a scaling SaaS environment, seamlessly handling a mix of multiple tasks

Essential Qualifications

Any accounting or financial qualification (part-qualified/level1) AAT qualification (Level 2 or above), bookkeeping certification, or similar credentials

How We Work

At Payara, how we work matters just as much as what we work on. You'll thrive in this role if you naturally live our values:


Growth Openness Trust Excellence Passion Initiative Community

What we offer

100% Remote flexible working. Annual allowances for L&D Paid time off to celebrate your birthday, for volunteering or charity work, or to focus on your mental well-being. Loyalty rewards. Welcome gifts and limited-edition swag. Annual company retreat. Clear career progression plan Plus, many more!



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