Accounts Assistant: Payroll & Ledger Specialist

Synergem Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergem Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a hands-on role in a small, collaborative finance team. You will manage purchase and sales ledgers, perform reconciliations, process expenses and support month-end activities.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple priorities, and strong Excel and accounting software skills. Payroll experience is valued, with opportunities to own processes and contribute to accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• Experience in a broad transactional finance role.
• Payroll experience is beneficial.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger, processing invoices and supplier payments.
• Raise sales invoices and maintain the sales ledger.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Process employee expenses.
• Resolve supplier and customer account queries.
• Support credit control and monitor outstanding balances.
• Assist with payroll preparation and processing.
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records.
• Support month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Ensure finance records are complete and up-to-date.
• Provide wider support to the finance team as required.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Payroll

Reconciliations

Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

Job description

Synergem Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a hands-on role in a small, collaborative finance team. You will manage purchase and sales ledgers, perform reconciliations, process expenses and support month-end activities.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple priorities, and strong Excel and accounting software skills. Payroll experience is valued, with opportunities to own processes and contribute to accurate financial records.