Accounts Assistant (Payroll)

Impact Recruitment Services; Hardingstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Excellent pension

Company bonus

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Services in Northampton (NN4) is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant (Payroll) to join a supportive finance team on a permanent basis. The role offers 37.5 hours with flexible working patterns and a competitive benefits package.

You will handle payroll processing, reconciliations, and month-end tasks, while maintaining accurate records. Experience with Xero and Sage Payroll is highly valued, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience is essential.
• AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• At least 3 years' experience within an accounts position.
• Experience using Xero accounting software & Sage Payroll is ideal.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll, including deductions, payments and HMRC submissions.
• Reconciling bank statements and company accounts.
• Processing receipts and payments accurately.
• Preparing and issuing invoices.
• Maintaining financial records and databases.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes.
• Assisting with financial reporting and administrative tasks.
• Liaising with internal teams and external contacts as required.

Skills

Payroll experience

AAT Level 3

3 years' experience

Excel

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage Payroll

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Payroll)

Northampton (NN4)

Flexible Hours | Permanent

37.5 hours (consider school hours)

£28-33,000

We're working with a well-established and growing business looking to add an experienced Accounts Assistant to their finance team.

This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys getting involved in all aspects of finance, from payroll and reconciliations through to supporting month-end processes and maintaining accurate financial records. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive environment where your contribution will be valued and where there is opportunity to develop your skills further.

The Role

• Processing payroll, including deductions, payments and HMRC submissions
• Reconciling bank statements and company accounts
• Processing receipts and payments accurately
• Preparing and issuing invoices
• Maintaining financial records and databases
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Assisting with financial reporting and administrative tasks
• Liaising with internal teams and external contacts as required

What We're Looking For

• A minimum AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Payroll experience is essential
• At least 3 years' experience within an accounts position
• Experience using Xero accounting software & Sage Payroll is ideal
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

What's In It For You?

• 25 days holiday
• Flexible working
• Excellent pension
• Company bonus

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