We are currently working in partnership with a Manufacturing company based in Durham, who are recruiting for a Finance and Payroll Assistant. The position is permanent and is based at the organisations office in Durham.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll and finance administration, with experience processing monthly payroll, maintaining supplier accounts, producing financial reports and supporting wider accounting activities.
Duties will include:
- Processing the monthly payroll, completing all associated submissions accurately and within the required timescales
- Assisting with month-end procedures, respond to financial queries from other departments, and provide holiday cover for the Credit Controller as required
- Processing supplier invoices in line with authorisation procedures, checking that all information is accurate and recorded correctly
- Liaising with suppliers to resolve queries, reconcile accounts, and create and maintain accurate supplier account records
- Preparing weekly creditor reports covering required invoices and credits, together with monthly supplier analysis reports
- Supporting cash and statutory reporting by preparing daily bank balance reports, completing bank reconciliations and revaluations, and assisting with VAT return preparation and submission
Experience required:
- Processing end-to-end payroll, including calculating payments, deductions and statutory requirements
- Processing supplier invoices, matching purchase orders and resolving invoice queries
- Carrying out supplier statement reconciliations and investigating account discrepancies
- Supporting month-end finance activities, including bank reconciliations and the preparation of payroll and financial reports
Rewards and Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access
- Increasing Annual Leave Entitlement based on Length of Service
Working hours:
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm
Finance & Payroll Assistant in North East employer: James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
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James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions) Recruitment Team
