Working within a supportive finance team and reporting directly to a Financial Controller in a business with roots in Skipton but working predominantly remotely you will be working for an organisation who really value their employees and have created a fantastic work environment as a result.
This is a fast-paced dual role incorporating both the weekly payroll for 650 employees and the end-to-end management of the Purchase Ledger function along with other finance responsibilities.
Payroll duties
* Process payroll using BrightPay on a weekly and/or monthly basis.
* Ensure payroll data is accurate, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, and overtime.
* Process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.) and pension submissions.
* Liaise with HR and site managers to ensure accurate payroll inputs.
* Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Purchase Ledger duties
* Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately using Xero and Hubdoc.
* Ensure invoices are correctly coded, authorised, and posted in a timely manner.
* Maintain supplier records and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
* Reconcile supplier statements and manage payment runs.
* Support cost tracking across multiple sites.
General Finance Responsibilities
* Perform regular bank reconciliations within Xero.
* Investigate and resolve unreconciled transactions in a timely manner.
* Monitor cash movements and flag anomalies to the Financial Controller.
* Assist with month‑end procedures including accruals and reconciliations.
* Maintain organised digital records and documentation.
* Support finance process improvements and system efficiencies.
* Provide ad‑hoc administrative and analytical support to the finance team.
The ideal individual with display the following attributes
* Proven experience in both Payroll and Accounts Payable
* Solid knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and regulations.
* Computer savvy with working knowledge of Xero & Payroll software.
* Excellent maths and numerical skills.
* Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
* Excellent communication abilities with aptitude in problem‑solving.
This is an opportunity that is holding immediate interviews for suitable candidates so if you are experienced in both Payroll and Purchase Ledger or a Payroll professional looking to take on additional accounting responsibilities and are looking for another opportunity within a growing and expanding business that offer remote / Hybrid with a base in Skipton apply now.
Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e‑mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
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