Accounts / Finance Assistant

Were seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts/Finance Assistant with payroll experience who can manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. If you meet the essential and desirable criteria below, wed love to hear from you. Hours:30 hoursper week Worktime:Mon-Friday - flexible, to be discussed during interview Hourly rate is based on NICVA pay scale 4 SCP 10 You can apply online on our career page: , or email HR for an application pack. Application deadline: 4:00 PM , Friday, 2nd September 2026 Job Description: The ideal candidate will assist and support the Finance Offer by performing various payroll and administrative duties in a busy and fast-paced office environment. Accounts/Finance Assistant Duties: Assist in all aspects of processing the weekly and monthly payroll and payment of such Assist in all aspects of the processing and payment of weekly and monthly staff pensions Maintain all records in relation to payroll and pensions Respond to payroll queries Issue pay slips to employees Issue relevant forms to employees in relation to payroll as and when needed Assist in maintaining HMRC records Update starter/leavers records manual and computerised Maintain staff training tables Create and maintain databases as needed Assist in maintaining the daily cash book, monthly accounts book and wages book Reconcile petty cash Issue Company invoices/receipts when required Maintain invoice book and relevant records Assist in all aspects of payment of bills/invoices, including liaison with clients, suppliers etc. Record and file cheque and BACS payment remittances Reconciliation of cash/cheque receipts Bank lodgments when required Provide support in the preparation of financial reports Stationery and stamp stock take and ordering of such Support Finance Officer in day to day operations including but not limited to typing, photocopying, filing, scanning, emails, answering telephone Reception cover when required Duties and tasks listed within the context of this job description are not exhaustive Essential GCSE grades 4 -9 or A -C (or equivalent), At least 2 years experience of working in payroll and using payroll software. Have basic understanding of PAYE Ability to prioritise workloads and function effectively under strict, recurring deadlines You must demonstrate proficiency in the use of IT packages in particular Microsoft Office. Desirable Experience of using BrightPay payroll software Experience in high volume variable payroll Experience in auto-enrolment pensions Experience in accounts payable/receivable ADZN1_NI41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15