Your newpany
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this organisation offers a supportive, team‑focused environment and plays a vital role in delivering essential services while maintaining strong financialernance. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to build long‑term career stability within a well‑structured finance function.
Your new role
As a Payroll & Finance Assistant, you will support the Finance Manager with accurate payroll processing and day‑to‑day finance operations.
1. Processing end‑to‑end payroll using Sage Payroll, including starters, leavers, amendments, absences, and entitlements
2. Producing payslips, processing BACS payments, and managing payroll deductions, pensions, and HMRC submissions
3. Maintaining accurate payroll and absence records and supporting payroll year‑end activities
4. Posting payroll journals and reconciling payroll, pension, and Inland Revenue accounts
5. Supporting financial operations including purchase, sales, and nominal ledger processing using Sage Line 50
6. Preparing journals, accruals, and prepayments, and assisting with audits and reconciliations
7. Managing petty cash, bank transactions, and weekly bank and cash reconciliations
8. Acting as a key point of contact for payroll and finance queries while maintaining strict confidentiality
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring both technical payroll experience and the right values‑based approach.Essential requirements:
Proven experience in payroll processing
Strong working knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Sage PayrollAbility to maintain confidentiality at all times
Honest, reliable, motivated, andmitted work ethic
Ability to work effectively as part of a team