Accounts Assistant with Payroll exposure

VANRATH; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday (including statutory)

Pension contributions

Death in Service

Cycle to Work

Training and development opportunities

Free tea, coffee, and fruit

Length of service recognition

Job summary

VANRATH in Belfast is seeking a meticulous Payroll & Accounts Assistant to support financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced, growing environment.

You will process payroll for 50+ UK employees using Sage and Micropay, reconcile bank statements, manage supplier and customer accounts, and contribute to continuous process improvements. A strong Excel and MS 365 skillset and right to work in the UK are essential. This is a full-time, on-site role with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C or above).
• Payroll processing experience for 50+ UK employees using Sage and Micropay.
• 5+ years handling financial data, invoicing, and payments.
• Experience reconciling bank statements and analysing data.
• Advanced MS Excel and proficiency in Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll, pensions, and year-end tasks.
• Manage customer and supplier accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements and assist with audits.
• Provide administrative support and promote process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bank reconciliation

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

MS 365 proficiency

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Sage

Micropay

Navision/Business Central (ERP)

Job description

Join an established organisation with a strong industry presence. We're seeking a meticulous Payroll & Accounts Assistant to support financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £30,000-£34,000 (dependent on experience)
• 32 days holiday (including statutory days)
• Pension contributions, increasing with service
• Death in Service cover of six times salary
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Free tea, coffee, and fruit
• Length of service recognition

About your next employer

This family-owned business has a long-standing history and operates in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment. Values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement to drive success.

About you

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C or above)
• Comfotable with payroll - processing experience for 50+ UK employees using Sage and Micropay
• 5+ years handling financial data, invoicing, and payments
• Experience reconciling bank statements and analysing data
• Advanced MS Excel and proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Payroll or accounting qualifications
• Irish payroll experience
• Knowledge of ERP systems like Sage, Navision or Business Central
• Credit control or GDPR experience

Other requirements

• Reliable, detail-oriented team player
• Strong communicator with initiative
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel for stock takes as needed

What you'll do

• Process payroll, pensions, and year-end tasks
• Manage customer and supplier accounts
• Reconcile bank statements and assist with audits
• Provide administrative support and promote process improvements