Job Description

CJCH Solicitors are a thriving, award-winning legal practice with offices in Barry, Cardiff, Caerphilly, Bridgend, and Blackwood. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our growing finance department.

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing and delivering a smooth onboarding and HR experience for new employees. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, a high level of confidentiality, and a passion for supporting people processes in a growing and demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Support:

Processing and updating staff database.

Preparation and processing of monthly payroll.

Maintaining and updating employee payroll records.

Liaise with team leaders to ensure accurate staff information, salary payments, deductions, and benefits.

Respond to employee queries related to payroll and payslips.

Submitting monthly pension.

Pension re-enrolment.

HR and Onboarding Coordination:

General HR Support to the Operations Manager.

Coordinate pre-employment checks including right-to-work documentation and references.

Accuracy of staff (new and existing) information.

Prepare and issue offer letters and employment contracts.

Ordering IT equipment and ensuring ready for new / existing staff.

Schedule induction sessions with team leaders and ensure new hires are welcomed and supported.

Maintain onboarding trackers and ensure all documentation is completed and filed.

Act as a point of contact for new starters during their onboarding journey.

HR point of contact for initial enquires.

General Administration

Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems.

Support with reporting and audits related to payroll, onboarding and exiting.

Assist with continuous improvement of payroll and onboarding processes

General admin support to operations manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

Previous experience in payroll (minimum 1 year)

Previous experience in HR administration (desirable)

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, word, excel, PowerPoint and HR/payroll systems.

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Cardiff CF10 4BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Payroll: 2 years (required) finance: 2 years (required) Client Accounts: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person