Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator

AWD online; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator to support payroll, HR administration, and finance processes. The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and experience with payroll systems like Sage. Responsibilities include payroll processing, maintaining employee records, and addressing payroll queries. This full-time permanent opportunity is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in finance or HR.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting with end-to-end monthly payroll processing using Sage.
• Processing starters, leavers, salary amendments, bonuses and deductions.
• Responding to employee payroll queries accurately and professionally.

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 (or working towards it)

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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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