Accounts Assistant: Payroll & Reporting in Growth Team

Operam Education; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 34 days annual leave

Support with qualifications and 개발

Enhanced sick pay

Virtual GP

Life Assurance

Employee Assistant Programme

Birthday day off

Well-being day off

3 Pledge days per year for volunteers

Annual group conference weekend

Eye care support

Job summary

Operam Education Group is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to join our Barnsley-based team. This office-based role supports day-to-day transactional finance, payroll data preparation, and accounts postings, helping our multi-brand portfolio stay accurate and compliant.

You will be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team that values your development and will encourage your progression with us. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with finance experience who wants to grow with a

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 or 3 completed or in progress.
• Experience in a similar finance/Accounts Assistant role.
• Familiarity with payroll software and financial systems (e.g., Sage, Xero).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Post purchase and sales invoices.
• Post and reconcile banks daily.
• Assist in preparation of payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and handle queries promptly.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reporting.
• Assist with the credit control.
• Produce weekly & monthly reports.
• Maintain balance sheet recs and month end journals.
• Help with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support internal and external audits with relevant documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Assist and complete ad hoc requests.
• Assist the payroll function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Payroll knowledge

Excel

Sage

Xero

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level 2 or 3

Tools

Sage

Xero

Excel

Job description

Operam Education Group is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to join our Barnsley-based team. This office-based role supports day-to-day transactional finance, payroll data preparation, and accounts postings, helping our multi-brand portfolio stay accurate and compliant.

You will be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team that values your development and will encourage your progression with us. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with finance experience who wants to grow with a