Accounts and Payroll Coordinator - VR / 31550

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Scotland is seeking an Accounts and Payroll Coordinator to join their busy team. This temporary role offers the potential to become permanent. Responsibilities include preparing financial updates, processing payroll, managing bank-related activities, and coordinating payroll processes. Previous accounts support experience and strong IT skills are required. Ideal candidates should be organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts support role.
• Highly organised, accurate, and detail-focused.
• Trustworthy, discreet, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and distributing weekly financial updates.
• Processing accounting journals including payroll and expenses.
• Managing bank-related activities like reconciliations.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Attention to detail

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.

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