Accounts & Payroll Assistant

Industry & Commerce; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Part-time role

Possible extension

Job summary

Industry & Commerce is seeking a proactive Payroll & Accounts Payable Officer on a part-time basis in Greater London. You will handle end-to-end payroll, manage supplier invoices and payments, and support month-end processes while ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC regulations.

The role offers 20-25 hours per week on a 3-6 month contract with flexible working arrangements. Daily rate ranges from £180 to £200 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience handling payroll processes end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable workflows.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll monthly.
• Manage accounts payable including supplier invoices and payments.
• Reconcile payroll journals and support month-end reporting.
• Maintain employee data and respond to payroll queries.
• Onboard suppliers and manage supplier accounts.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

HMRC compliance

Supplier payments

Expense claims

Data accuracy

Job description

The Company

Our client is an innovative and growing business within the sports technology sector, providing market-leading technology solutions to customers across the industry. They are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll & Accounts Payable Officer to support their finance function on a part-time basis.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day payroll and accounts payable processes, ensuring employees and suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process end-to-end monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Manage payroll starters, leavers and employee changes
• Ensure payroll complies with HMRC legislation, pensions and statutory requirements
• Liaise with the external payroll provider and resolve payroll-related queries
• Reconcile payroll journals and support month-end reporting
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and approvals
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
• Process employee expense claims
• Maintain supplier accounts and onboard new suppliers
• Respond to supplier queries in a timely and professional manner

Role Details

• 20-25 hours per week
• 3-6 month contract with potential to be extended
• Flexible working arrangement
• £180-£200 per day depending on experience