We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant with payroll experience to join our finance team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional looking to join a growing business, with the potential to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day finance function, covering transactional accounting duties alongside payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of key finance tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts:
* Processing purchase invoices, supplier statements, and credit notes
* Maintaining purchase and sales ledger records accurately
* Assisting with supplier payment runs
* Performing bank, supplier, and account reconciliations
* Supporting invoicing and credit control activities
* Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments where required
* Assisting with month-end finance processes
* Maintaining accurate financial records and filing
* Responding to finance-related internal and external queries
Payroll:
* Processing weekly and/or monthly payroll accurately and on schedule
* Managing payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary amendments, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
* Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, and holiday pay
* Ensuring payroll compliance with HMRC and pension auto-enrolment requirements
* Processing PAYE, NI contributions, pensions, and other payroll deductions
* Reconciling payroll reports and resolving payroll discrepancies
* Handling confidential payroll queries professionally
* Supporting year-end payroll administration where required
Skills and Experience Required
* Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role
* Proven payroll processing experience
* Strong understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations, and transactional finance
* Good working knowledge of payroll processes and UK payroll legislation
* Experience with accounting and payroll software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, BrightPay, ADP)
* Competent Excel skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Professional approach to handling confidential information
If you think this role is for you, apply today. The client is looking to get someone in ASAP
Disclaimer
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements