Accounts / Payroll Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working arrangement

4-day compressed week

Free onsite parking

Competitive salary and benefits

Résumé du poste

Sharp Consultancy is recruiting an Accounts / Payroll Assistant for a Halifax-based business. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role covers both accounts and payroll in a busy finance team.

You will process invoices, manage supplier reconciliations, assist with payroll, and support month-end and reporting. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts or payroll, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an accounts, finance or payroll position.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger and payroll processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise with colleagues and suppliers.
• Experience using finance or payroll software.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to support the wider finance team.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsabilités

• Process invoices and match to purchase orders.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve invoice queries.
• Assist with payment runs.
• Post and reconcile bank transactions.
• Maintain accurate finance records and support month-end processes.
• Process payroll for weekly and monthly employees.
• Ensure payroll deadlines are met accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records and process starters, leavers and amendments.
• Support pension administration and statutory payments.
• Assist with finance reporting and ad hoc analysis.
• Provide administrative support to the Financial Controller as required.

Connaissances

Accounts/Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Proactive attitude

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Description du poste

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts / Payroll Assistant on behalf of a well-established and growing business based in Halifax. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking to develop their skills across both accounts and payroll within a supportive and collaborative environment.

This is a varied role that will see you play a key part in the day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting both transactional finance activities and payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and matching to purchase orders

• Managing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoice queries

• Assisting with payment runs

• Posting and reconciling bank transactions

• Maintaining accurate finance records and supporting month-end processes

• Processing payroll for weekly and monthly employees

• Ensuring payroll deadlines are met accurately and on time

• Maintaining employee payroll records and processing starters, leavers and amendments

• Supporting pension administration and statutory payments

• Assisting with finance reporting and ad hoc analysis

• Providing administrative support to the Financial Controller as required

We are looking for someone who enjoys working within a busy finance environment and takes pride in delivering accurate work.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an accounts, finance or payroll position

• A good understanding of purchase ledger and payroll processes

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with colleagues and suppliers

• Experience using finance or payroll software

• A proactive attitude and willingness to support the wider finance team

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

What's on Offer?

• Flexible working arrangement with the option of a compressed 4-day working week

• Stable and growing business with a strong reputation in its sector

• Opportunity to work closely alongside an experienced Financial Controller

• Varied role covering both accounts and payroll responsibilities

• Supportive and friendly working environment

• Free onsite parking

• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are an experienced Accounts or Payroll professional looking for a broad and varied role within a welcoming Halifax-based business, we’d love to hear from you.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.