Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger & Payroll Chard, Somerset | Office-based | Manufacturing SME My client is a well-established, growing manufacturing business based in Chard, Somerset, supplying customers across the UK and internationally. With around 60 employees, they offer a friendly, supportive working environment and are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their small finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts experience who is keen to develop their skills in a busy SME environment, with a particular focus on payroll. Role responsibilities Purchase Ledger Process purchase orders on Progress Plus Match purchase invoices to purchase orders on Progress Plus Transfer data to the accounts package (currently Sage Line 50) Maintain the purchase ledger and supplier records Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers Deal with supplier queries promptly and professionally Payroll Process weekly payroll for c.50 employees (shared responsibility within the team) Ensure accurate input of hours, pay rates and deductions Apply UK payroll rules including SSP and statutory leave entitlements (e.g. paternity pay) Maintain payroll records and support with payroll-related queries Person profile Some accounts experience at assistant level (purchase ledger or similar) Payroll experience essential - ideally weekly payroll and exposure to statutory payments Experi...