About Us NextGen Operations Ltd is a continually expanding operating and acquisitions business focussed on the recruitment sector and requires an Accounts & Payroll Clerk to assist the Group Financial Controller to ensure the business develops and grows to its full potential. With a good starting salary, 28 days holiday per year plus excellent personal development opportunities, including 1-1 mentoring, this is the perfect role for someone with a strong desire to build a long-term career for themselves within the accountancy & payroll profession. The Role The Accounts & Payroll Clerk will be responsible for completing payroll, with all associated functions to manage, for both internal staff and temporary agency workers, as well as assisting the Group Financial Controller in maintaining accurate financial records, reporting on large amounts of data, reconciling accounts and supporting day to day financial tasks across multiple sites for NextGen Operations Ltd. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare and process weekly and monthly payroll runs, including PAYE, NI, pensions and holiday pay * Ensure compliance with RTI reporting, auto-enrolment and statutory requirements * Process invoices, expenses, and payments for multiple sites (as they open) * Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers * Reconcile bank statements and prepare basic management reports * Handle payroll queries promptly and professionally for employees and temporary workers * Occasional month end accounting, budgets, forecasts, reporting and accounts payable tasks * Prepare and analyze financial records * Create accurate and clear financial analyses * Build and maintain good working relationships with external contacts and with work colleagues, providing financial assistance as and when required * May assist in credit control for one division. Training provided About You Essential: * Minimum of 2 years' experience in payroll processing and/or accounting * Good working knowledge of Sage Accounts and Sage 50 Payroll * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (filters, pivots/lookups) and other accounting software * Understanding of PAYE, NI, pensions, holiday pay rules and GDPR * Commercially focused with a genuine interest in the workings of a business * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Effective communication and interpersonal abilities * Excellent attention to detail, numerical skills, and ability to organise in a logical manner * Formidable energy and drive, with ability to work independently within a fast changing and pressurised environment Desirable: * Bachelor's degree in accounting or working towards it * Qualified payroll professional (CIPP) or working towards it * Experience in Double-Entry and Trial Balance * Knowledge of recruitment agency payroll complexities (e.g. temp timesheets) * Experience in multi-site accounting operations What We Offer * Competitive salary (£28k - £30k) plus pension * 28 days holiday per year * Supportive working environment * Opportunity to help shape finance processes in a growing business * Career progression as new branches and finance roles open How to Apply Please send your CV and a short cover letter to (url removed) with the subject line Accounts & Payroll Clerk Application. Closing date: Friday 22nd August 2025 Start date: ASAP Due to business requirements, this is an office-based role. Remote working is unable to be considered