Accounts and Payroll Assistant

The Recruit UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Accounts & Payroll Assistant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts and payroll, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail. This role offers flexible working hours, and the successful applicant will be responsible for payroll processing, managing accounts queries, and supporting financial functions. If you're looking for a friendly work environment with growth opportunities, apply now.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts and/or payroll role.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and basic accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with weekly and monthly payroll processing.
• Processing timesheets, expenses, and invoices.
• Maintaining accurate financial payroll records.

Skills

Experience in accounts and payroll

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Tools

Sage software

Job description

Due to continued growth we are looking for a part-time Accounts & Payroll Assistants to join our busy finance team based in a new Leigh office.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in accounts and payroll who are looking for flexible working hours.

Work days and hours

Monday to Friday

9:00 - 13:00 or 13:00 - 17:00

Pay Rate

Starting from 12.21 p/h

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with weekly and monthly payroll processing
• Processing timesheets, expenses and invoices
• Maintaining accurate financial payroll records
• Annual holiday calculations
• Supporting accounts payable and receivable functions
• Handling payroll and accounts queries from candidates and clients
• General finance and administrative support as required
• Management of external account ledgers
• Credit control

Requirements

• Previous experience in accounts and/or payroll role
• Good understanding of payroll processes and basic accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/payroll software Sage
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What we offer

• Part-time hours: 20 hours per week (flexible working pattern available)
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow within the company

To apply, please submit your CV.