Accounts and Payroll Assistant

The Recruit UK; Leigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency in the UK is looking for part-time Accounts & Payroll Assistants to join the busy finance team in Leigh. Ideal candidates have prior experience in accounts and payroll, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Sage. This role offers flexible working hours, with a pay rate starting at £12.21 per hour. Join a supportive team with opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Flexible working pattern

Friendly team environment

Growth opportunity within the company

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts and/or payroll role.
• Good understanding of payroll processes and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with weekly and monthly payroll processing.
• Processing timesheets, expenses and invoices.
• Maintaining accurate financial payroll records.
• Supporting accounts payable and receivable functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Understanding of payroll processes

Tools

Sage accounting 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