Part-time payroll & finance assistant

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Payroll & Finance Assistant (20-25 hours a week) to join a local business. This is a varied and hands-on role offering the opportunity to support payroll processing, finance administration and wider business operations within a busy office environment.

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The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time, working closely with other members of the finance team. This position would suit an organised and proactive individual with experience in end-to-end payroll processing.

‍Responsibilities include:

• Processing weekly and monthly payroll accurately and within required deadlines
• Setting up and amending employee and contractor records within payroll and finance systems
• Collating and processing timesheets for payroll runs
• Reconciling payroll figures and preparing payroll journals
• Uploading payroll payment files and ensuring payslips are issued on time
• Managing holiday pay accruals and pension contribution reconciliations
• Responding to payroll-related queries from contractors and employees
• Creating and posting sales invoices, ensuring all supporting documentation is accurate
• Managing overdue debt, sending statements and resolving account queries
• Reconciling bank accounts and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting continuous improvements in payroll and finance procedures

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The ideal candidate will have previous experience within payroll administration, along with strong organisational and communication skills. Experience using Sage payroll/accounting software and Microsoft Excel is essential, while previous experience within a fast-paced finance or contractor payroll environment would be advantageous. You’ll be detail-oriented, reliable and capable of managing multiple deadlines effectively within a busy office setting.

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Get in touch with the FT Recruitment team for full details.