Finance & Payroll Assistant – £28,000 – Grantham
Are you an experienced Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Payroll Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Grantham?
RecruitME is recruiting a Finance & Payroll Assistant to join an established business in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys variety and is confident working across purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and payroll.
Working closely with the Finance Manager and Finance Director, you'll become an integral part of the Accounts and Payroll team, helping to ensure accurate financial records, efficient payment processes and the smooth running of weekly payroll.
The Role
As Finance & Payroll Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day running of the company's finance function, taking responsibility for a varied range of accounting and administrative duties.
Key responsibilities include:
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Purchase Ledger: Managing purchase ledger transactions and reconciling supplier statements.
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Sales Ledger: Maintaining accurate sales ledger records and supporting customer accounts.
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Payroll: Preparing weekly payroll using Sage payroll software.
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Credit Control: Managing credit control activities and supporting timely customer payments.
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Bank Reconciliations: Maintaining the cash book, completing weekly reconciliations and banking cash and cheques when required.
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Time & Attendance: Assisting with monitoring the company's time and attendance system.
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Customer & Supplier Liaison: Handling financial queries and maintaining professional working relationships.
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Finance Administration: Supporting the Finance Manager and Finance Director with general accounting responsibilities.
About You
We're looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and numerically confident individual with previous experience working in an accounts or finance environment.
You'll ideally have:
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Previous experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Payroll Assistant or Accounts Administrator.
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A good understanding of basic accounting principles.
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Experience working with purchase ledger, sales ledger or credit control processes.
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Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
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Good Microsoft Excel and general MS Office skills.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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Confident written and verbal communication skills.
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A proactive, professional and dependable approach.
Experience using Sage payroll software and supporting weekly payroll processes would be particularly valuable.
Why Apply?
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Salary of £28,080 per annum
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Permanent, full-time position based in Grantham.
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Varied responsibilities across finance, accounts and payroll.
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Opportunity to work closely with experienced finance professionals.
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An established business with a dedicated Accounts and Payroll team.
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A hands-on role where your accuracy, organisation and contribution will make a genuine difference.
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Finance & Payroll Assistant - Grantham employer: Recruit ME
Recruit ME is an attractive employer due to its focus on the renewable energy sector, offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Employees enjoy a supportive work culture that emphasizes professional growth and development opportunities. The company's commitment to health and wellbeing further enhances its appeal as a workplace.
