Accounts and Payroll Assistant

Reed In Partnership; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30,000-£35,000

26 days holiday

Company pension with life assurance

Job summary

West Midlands Growth Company is hiring an Accounts and Payroll Assistant to support the Finance function across AP, Sales Ledger and Payroll Administration. You’ll help ensure accurate, timely financial processing and collaborate with colleagues to deliver effective financial services.

The role offers exposure to month-end processes, general ledger support, and a developing finance career within a regional growth organisation.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a Finance department with AP/AR duties.
• Experience in Accounts Payable and Sales Ledger is essential.
• Good grasp of basic accounting principles and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the Finance function.
• Process financial transactions accurately and on time.
• Maintain sales ledger and purchase ledger records.
• Support payroll administration and respond to queries.
• Assist with financial controls and fixed assets monitoring.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to drive process improvements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Contribute to an integrated and proactive finance service.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Sales Ledger

Accounts Receivable

Numerical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Independence

Teamwork

Fast-paced Environment

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

AAT Qualification (Desirable)

Tools

Moorepay

Advanced Finance System

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ready for Your Next Career Move?

We're looking for an organised and detail-oriented Accounts and Payroll Assistant to join the West Midlands Growth Company and play an important role in supporting the smooth operation of our Finance function. If you're someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, supporting colleagues, and ensuring financial processes run efficiently, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Who are we?

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is the region's economic development delivery organisation.

From April 2026, we will lead the delivery of regionally commissioned economic development activity aligned to the West Midlands Growth Plan, working in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority and local authorities.

We are building a sharper, business-focused organisation that attracts investment, supports high-growth companies, and drives measurable economic impact.

If you want your work to contribute to the success of one of the UK's most important regional growth organisations, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As our new Accounts and Payroll Assistant, you'll provide essential support across the Finance function, ensuring transactional activities are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time.

While the role will primarily focus on Accounts Payable, Sales Ledger, and Payroll Administration, you'll also support wider finance activities as WMGC transitions towards a more collaborative and integrated approach. This will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills across different areas of finance, including general ledger support and month-end processes.

You’ll be a key member of the Finance team, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation to ensure financial information is maintained accurately and finance processes are delivered effectively.

You'll Be Involved In

• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the Finance function.
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Maintaining sales and purchase ledger records.
• Supporting payroll administration activities and responding to employee queries.
• Assisting with financial controls and the monitoring of fixed assets.
• Working collaboratively across the Finance team to support business objectives.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the organisation.
• Contributing to a more integrated and collaborative finance service.

What You'll Be Doing

Sales Ledger

• Processing invoice entries accurately and efficiently.
• Managing debtor accounts and supporting credit control activities.
• Maintaining and responding to queries received through the sales ledger inbox.

Purchase Ledger

• Supporting credit card management through the Equals platform.
• Processing temporary card requests (VCN).
• Reviewing and processing staff expense claims.
• Managing Uber-related requests and approvals.
• Assisting with invoice processing and purchase ledger administration.

Payroll Administration

• Creating and maintaining employee payroll records.
• Processing amendments to payroll profiles.
• Actioning HMRC notifications, including tax code and student loan updates.
• Responding to payroll-related queries received through the payroll inbox.
• Ensuring payroll information is handled confidentially and accurately.

General Finance Support

• Monitoring and maintaining fixed asset records.
• Supporting month-end and general ledger activities where required.
• Providing administrative and transactional support to the wider Finance team.
• Assisting with continuous improvements to finance processes and procedures.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Experience working within a Finance department for at least two years.
• Experience within Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger.
• Experience within Accounts Receivable/Sales Ledger.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment managing a variety of responsibilities.
• Trustworthy with the ability to maintain confidentiality, particularly regarding payroll information.
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to support colleagues across the Finance team.

Desirable

• AAT qualification or working towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Experience using Advanced Finance System.
• Experience using Moorepay Payroll System.
• Adaptable and open to learning new systems and processes.

Who You'll Work With

This role will involve building strong working relationships across the organisation, including:

• Stakeholders from a variety of business areas.
• Accounts Assistant.
• Assistant Accountant.
• Management Accountant.
• Wider Finance team colleagues.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will deliver:

• Accurate and timely financial administration.
• Effective support across sales ledger, purchase ledger, and payroll activities.
• Strong customer service to internal stakeholders.
• Reliable and confidential handling of financial and payroll information.
• Valuable support to the wider Finance team and organisational objectives.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• £30,000-£35,000
• 26 days holiday
• Company pension scheme including life assurance