Accounts & Payroll Administrator — Sage & Excel Pro

Job Advert; Tendring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Advert in Clacton-on-Sea is seeking an organised Accounts Administrator to join their team. The role combines accounts administration, payroll processing, financial reporting and general business support.

You will manage customer and supplier accounts, process invoices, handle payroll monthly, prepare VAT returns, and support year-end activities using Sage and Excel. Strong bookkeeping, payroll knowledge and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Administrator, Payroll Administrator or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and payroll procedures.
• Experience using Sage accounting and payroll software.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial formulas and spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of VAT, pensions, National Insurance and payroll compliance.

Responsibilities

• Accounts & Finance: manage customer and supplier accounts, invoicing, payments and reconciliations.
• Process invoices, proforma invoices and commercial invoices for overseas shipments.
• Manage credit control and ensure timely customer payments.
• Prepare monthly payment runs and supplier remittances.
• Process VAT returns and ensure financial records are accurate.
• Prepare monthly expenditure and accounts payable/receivable reports.
• Maintain accounting records using Sage and Excel.
• Support accountants with year-end activities.
• Process monthly payroll, including wages, overtime, commissions, deductions and statutory contributions.
• Generate payslips, P45s and P60s.
• Manage employee onboarding and leavers across HR, payroll and pension systems.
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with GDPR.
• Support pension administration and respond to employee queries.
• Additional Business Support
• Manage insurance, energy and waste disposal contract renewals.
• Monitor staff absences and maintain accurate records.
• Order PPE and office supplies.
• Maintain company certifications and documentation.
• Provide reception and telephone cover.
• Support colleagues, including covering the Aftermarket Coordinator during leave.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll procedures

Sage

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisation

Independent work

Communication

Payroll compliance

Tools

Sage accounting

Payroll software

Job description

Job Advert in Clacton-on-Sea is seeking an organised Accounts Administrator to join their team. The role combines accounts administration, payroll processing, financial reporting and general business support.

You will manage customer and supplier accounts, process invoices, handle payroll monthly, prepare VAT returns, and support year-end activities using Sage and Excel. Strong bookkeeping, payroll knowledge and attention to detail are essential.