Accounts & Payroll Administrator - Sage & Excel Pro

Prime Appointments Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is seeking an organised Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join their team in Tendring, United Kingdom. The role combines accounts administration, payroll processing, financial reporting and general business support to ensure smooth financial operations.

Key duties include invoicing, payments, reconciliations, VAT returns, payroll processing, payslips and onboarding across HR/payroll systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Administrator or Payroll Administrator role.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and supplier accounts, including invoicing, payments and reconciliations.
• Process invoices, proforma invoices and commercial invoices for overseas shipments.
• 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.
• 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

Accounts administration

Payroll administration

Bookkeeping

Payroll software

Sage Software

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Communication skills

Payroll compliance

VAT knowledge

Tools

Sage accounting

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Prime Appointments Ltd is seeking an organised Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join their team in Tendring, United Kingdom. The role combines accounts administration, payroll processing, financial reporting and general business support to ensure smooth financial operations.

Key duties include invoicing, payments, reconciliations, VAT returns, payroll processing, payslips and onboarding across HR/payroll systems.