Payroll and Accounts Assistant

Payroll and Accounts Assistant

Full-Time 36000 - 44000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
VanRath Search & Selection

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage payroll and accounts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions.
  • Company: Join a well-established and growing organisation with a supportive finance team.
  • Benefits: Enjoy early finish Fridays, on-site parking, and a pension plan.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a busy and expanding finance function.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic finance team and make a real impact on payroll processes.
  • Qualifications: Experience in payroll processing and strong attention to detail required.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 Β£ per year.

A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. This is a varied position with payroll as a key focus, alongside Accounts Receivable and wider accounting responsibilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, alongside a range of financial transactions and accounting duties. Due to the high-volume nature of the role, strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisation are essential.

Salary/Benefits

  • On-site parking
  • Pension
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Opportunity to join an established and growing organisation

About your next employer

Our client is a successful and expanding organisation with a busy finance function. The company offers a professional and supportive working environment and is continuing to grow. The successful candidate will join an established finance team and will have the opportunity to take on a varied role covering payroll, accounts receivable and general accounting activities.

About you

  • Strong experience in payroll processing
  • Experience across UK payroll, with European payroll experience desirable
  • Solid Accounts Receivable experience
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong numerical and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage high volumes of data and financial transactions
  • Comfortable working to strict deadlines
  • Strong confidentiality and integrity
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Experience with Sage or similar accounting/payroll software is desirable
  • Flexible approach with a willingness to support the wider finance function

What you'll do

  • Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and efficiently
  • Process starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, holiday payments and other adjustments
  • Assist with PAYE, National Insurance and pension-related payments
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and respond to payroll queries
  • Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met
  • Process invoices, credit notes and receipts
  • Allocate payments and maintain accurate customer accounts
  • Monitor outstanding balances and support credit control activities
  • Investigate and resolve account queries and discrepancies
  • Complete bank, supplier and customer reconciliations
  • Assist with accounts payable, VAT, payments and cashflow
  • Process invoices, expenses and other financial transactions
  • Assist with month-end and year-end activities
  • Maintain accurate and well-organised financial records
  • Provide general support to the wider finance team as required

Payroll and Accounts Assistant employer: VanRath Search & Selection

Join a forward-thinking public sector body in Ballymena, where your role as a Workforce Planning Advisor will be integral to shaping workforce strategies that enhance community services. With a commitment to employee well-being, flexible working arrangements, and continuous professional development, this organisation fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying generous holiday entitlements.

VanRath Search & Selection

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VanRath Search & Selection Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Payroll and Accounts Assistant

Payroll Processing
Accounts Receivable
Attention to Detail
Numerical Skills
Organisational Skills
Data Management
Deadline Management