Our client a dynamic and well-established manufacturing business is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts & Payroll Assistant to join its Finance Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across various areas of finance and payroll.
Key Responsibilities of Accounts & Payroll Assistant:
Sales Ledger & Customer Accounts
* Set up new customers on the system (with required approvals).
* Raise customer invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner.
* Ensure all additional charges are billed to customers.
* Monitor and ensure timely collection of outstanding customer payments.
* Allocate customer receipts and match them against relevant invoices/credits.
* Issue regular customer statements and respond to queries.
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Sales and Customer Service teams.
Payroll & Employee Costs
* Maintain and update the payroll system with accurate employee data.
* Process monthly payroll, ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines.
* Upload pension data and complete payroll reconciliations.
* Provide support for HMRC reporting, including Intrastat submissions.
General Accounting Duties
* Post manual and Excel-based costing information accurately.
* Post cashbook entries and perform monthly bank reconciliations in GBP, USD, and EUR.
* Prepare GRNI journals and maintain the invoice register.
* Reconcile and close Sales and Purchase Ledgers at month end.
* Prepare supporting documents for weekly cashflow forecasting.
* Generate monthly stock reports and post management account journals.
* Maintain well-organized and up-to-date filing systems.
Month-End & Reporting
* Process documents according to strict month-end deadlines.
* Assist in the preparation of monthly financial and management reports.
* Contribute to continuous improvement in finance processes and controls.
Essential:
* Previous experience in a finance or accounting support role.
* Working knowledge of payroll processes and systems.
* High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues and customers.
If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to take on a varied role in a busy finance department, we would love to hear from you.
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