Accounts Assistant & HR & Payroll Administrator

AWD online; Sandford Hill; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator in Sandford Hill. The role involves payroll processing, HR administration, and finance support in a growing organization. Candidates should be organized and detail-oriented, with skills in using Excel and payroll systems. Previous experience in payroll or HR is desirable. This full-time position offers hybrid working and opportunities for career development. Salary is £26,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll, accounts or HR administration is desirable.
• Understanding of UK payroll and basic accounting principles is advantageous.
• Experience using HR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end monthly payroll processing using Sage.
• Process employee changes, starters, leavers, and salary amendments.
• Respond accurately to employee payroll queries.

Skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

Competence using Microsoft Excel and finance or payroll systems

Professional communication skills

Education

AAT qualification (working towards or holding)

Tools

Sage

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator

An organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator is required to support payroll, HR administration and finance processes within a fast growing organisation. This role suits someone discreet, methodical and keen to develop within finance, payroll or HR.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

• Payroll Officer
• Finance Assistant
• Accounts Officer
• Accounts Administrator
• HR Assistant
• HR Administraton

SALARY: £26,000 per annum

LOCATION: Hybrid Working from Home with occasional visits to one of the offices in Macclesfield or Stoke-on-Trent

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (or similar, with flexibility)

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator to join a supportive and professional finance function within a regulated environment.

As an Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator you will play a key role in payroll processing, HR administration and account reconciliation, ensuring accuracy, compliance and confidentiality at all times. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for career development.

The Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator role is ideal for someone highly organised, comfortable working with confidential data, and looking to build long-term experience in finance, payroll or HR.

Duties

• Payroll Processing: Assisting with end-to-end monthly payroll processing using Sage
• Employee Changes: Processing starters, leavers, salary amendments, bonuses and deductions
• Payroll Compliance: Supporting PAYE, National Insurance, pension auto-enrolment and statutory payments
• Payroll Queries: Responding to employee payroll queries accurately and professionally
• HR Records Management: Maintaining accurate employee records in line with GDPR requirements
• Onboarding Support: Assisting with onboarding and offboarding processes
• HR Documentation: Supporting contracts, amendments and HR policy documentation
• Absence Tracking: Maintaining absence management and holiday records
• Account Reconciliation: Completing regular bank, creditor and debtor reconciliations
• Finance Liaison: Working with internal teams and external providers to resolve discrepancies

Candidate Requirements

ESSENTIAL

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Competence using Microsoft Excel and finance or payroll systems
• Professional communication skills

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience in payroll, accounts or HR administration
• Understanding of UK payroll and basic accounting principles
• Experience using Sage and HR systems
• Exposure to financial or HR administrative support
• Background in financial services or a regulated environment
• Working towards or holding an AAT qualification

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14305

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