Accounts and Payroll Coordinator - VR/31550

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Aberdeen City is seeking an Accounts and Payroll Coordinator to support day-to-day accounting duties and payroll preparation. The ideal candidate should have finance experience and strong IT skills, particularly in Excel. This temporary role offers the possibility of extension or permanent placement. Responsibilities include preparing financial updates, managing payroll processes, and reconciling accounts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts support role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Preparing weekly financial updates.
• Processing accounting journals including payroll.
• Managing bank-related activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts and Payroll Coordinator to join a busy team, initially on a temporary basis, but with the possibility of being extended or even going permanent. You will be involved in supporting with day-to-day accounting duties, as well as supporting with the preparation of payroll. You should have a broad range of finance experience and be able to hit the ground running.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing and distributing weekly financial updates, including Key Performance Indicators.
• Processing accounting journals including payroll, expenses, fixed assets, and depreciation.
• Managing bank-related activities such as posting payments, performing reconciliations, revaluations, and preparing ad hoc transactions for approval.
• Reconciling payroll control accounts to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Coordinating payroll processes by collating inputs, reconciling reports, and preparing payments.
• Acting as the main point of contact for payroll-related queries, liaising with colleagues across departments to provide timely responses.
• Preparing the US payroll on a bi-weekly basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Providing regular reporting of bank balances to senior management and stakeholders.
• Carrying out additional finance tasks as required to support the needs of the department.

About You

• Previous experience in an accounts support role, with strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Highly organised, accurate, and detail-focused with strong analytical abilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively while working to tight deadlines.
• A proactive team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Trustworthy, discreet, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

TMM Recruitment