Accounts / Payroll

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Other benefits on request

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is seeking an Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join our finance team in Lancashire. You will handle day-to-day accounts and payroll, process invoices, reconcile banks and support month-end tasks.

The role requires experience in payroll processes, familiarity with Sage 50 and Xero, strong Excel and Outlook, and an eye for detail. You will communicate with clients and colleagues, helping with VAT returns and general bookkeeping.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts, Payroll or Finance role.
• Experience using Sage 50 and Xero.
• Strong Excel and Outlook skills.
• Good understanding of payroll processes, PAYE, National Insurance and pensions.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage queries professionally.
• Experience working within an accountancy practice (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Processing sales and purchase invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Completing bank reconciliations and supporting month-end processes.
• Processing weekly/monthly payroll, including starters, leavers, overtime, deductions and holiday pay.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and supporting general bookkeeping activities.
• Managing payroll records, pensions, PAYE and National Insurance requirements.
• Assisting with accounts queries and providing support to clients and internal teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Payroll knowledge

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join a supportive and growing finance team, playing a key role in the day-to-day accounts and payroll functions across a varied and rewarding role.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Processing sales and purchase invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Completing bank reconciliations and supporting month-end processes.
• Processing weekly/monthly payroll, including starters, leavers, overtime, deductions and holiday pay.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and supporting general bookkeeping activities.
• Managing payroll records, pensions, PAYE and National Insurance requirements.
• Assisting with accounts queries and providing support to clients and internal teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts, Payroll or Finance role.
• Experience using Sage 50 and Xero.
• Strong Excel and Outlook skills.
• Good understanding of payroll processes, PAYE, National Insurance and pensions.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage queries professionally.
• Experience working within an accountancy practice (desirable).

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours, other benefits available on request

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.