Accounts Clerk

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; Leyland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Free parking

Annual bonus

Modern office

Death in service

Social events

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. are representing a well-established organisation in Leyland, seeking an Accounts Clerk to join a busy finance team. You will handle subcontractor ledgers, CIS returns, and payroll for 25 staff in a hands-on role at their Head Office.

The position offers a 9:00-17:00/9:00-15:30 schedule, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a competitive pension, and a modern office environment with social events.

Qualifications

• Experience with subcontractor ledgers and CIS is preferred.
• Payroll processing experience is advantageous.
• Strong organisation and methodical approach in a fast-paced finance team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CIS returns and subcontractor ledger management.
• Match purchase orders to supplier invoices after approval.
• Enter invoices into COINS and apply correct tax deductions.
• Process weekly payroll for 25 staff and manage end-to-end payroll including RTI and pensions.
• Support payroll training on COINS system and maintain accuracy.

Skills

Subcontractor ledger

CIS experience

Payroll processing

Tools

COINS system

Job description

Accounts Clerk - Leyland - Permanent - £30k

Forrest Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with our longstanding client, a well-established and successful organisation with a strong presence across the North West. They are a highly regarded name in their field and a rare opportunity has arisen for an additional staff member to join their stunning Head Office in Leyland. Working in a busy, hands-on finance team of 3 and reporting to the Finance Director, the role involves taking responsibility of managing their subcontractor ledger.

Duties:

• Assisting with the processing of CIS returns
• Matching purchase orders to supplier invoices once invoices have been approved
• Accurately entering invoices onto the COINS system and deducting the relevant tax
• Processing weekly payroll for 25 x staff
• Responsible for full end to end payroll including deductions, RTI reporting and pensions
• Training will be provided on the COINS system

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday (9:00am - 5:00pm)
• Friday (9:00am - 3:30pm)

Excellent Company Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (Extra holiday per year - capped at 5)
• free parking
• annual bonus
• modern office
• death in service (x2 salary) contributory pension scheme
• Christmas party and regular social events (such as Haydock Races)

The ideal candidate will have previous subcontractor ledger/construction/CIS experience but our client will consider someone with a strong all-round finance background including payroll experience. This is a fast-paced environment and would suit someone who wants to work hard and has an organised/methodical approach.