Overview
Eurotas is looking for an accounts assistant to support a busy finance and payroll function. This is a varied and hands-on position supporting the Finance Director across all aspects of finance, payroll, and general business operations. You'll be at the heart of a busy engineering company, gaining exposure to everything from day-to-day bookkeeping to month-end reporting and operational support.
About the Role
Ideal for someone early in their finance career who wants broad experience rather than a narrow specialism—no two days will look the same.
Responsibilities
* Finance & Accounts
* Process purchase invoices, expense claims, and supplier payments
* Raise sales invoices and manage credit control
* Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, and nominal ledgers
* Maintain accurate records in SAGE (or migrate/maintain data if transitioning systems)
* Assist with month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments
* Support VAT returns and other statutory filings
* Help prepare management accounts and financial reports
* * Payroll
* Assist with weekly payroll processing, including timesheets, overtime, and statutory deductions
* Maintain employee records and respond to payroll queries
* Support pension administration and auto-enrolment compliance
* * Business Operations
* Provide administrative support across the wider business as needed
* Assist the operations manager in the delivery of projects
* Work with staff across all teams to support in day to day operations and admin tasks
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Qualifications
Essential
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling priorities
* Strong Excel skills
* Clear communicator—confident liaising across departments
Desirable
* Exposure to payroll processing
* Experience in engineering, construction, or a project-based environment
* Familiarity with job costing or contract accounting
Pay range and compensation package
Genuine variety and the chance to develop across finance, payroll, and operations. Mentorship from an experienced Finance Director.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.