Accounts & Payroll Assistant

ARC Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable company in construction in Peterborough is seeking a part-time Accounts & Payroll Assistant. The role involves managing accounts transactions, payroll, and financial documentation. Ideal candidates have experience in accounts payable and payroll processing, with knowledge of SAGE preferred. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including bonuses and healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual performance-related bonus

28 days holiday

Workplace pension scheme

Private healthcare & medical insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts payable and payroll.
• Experience with SAGE would be highly beneficial.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Managing purchase ledger and reconciling supplier accounts.
• Supporting quarterly VAT submissions.

Skills

Accounts payable and receivable

Attention to detail

Payroll processing

Education

AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Overview

Accounts & Payroll Assistant (Part-Time) – Cambridgeshire. Part-time Permanent Role. £22,000 - £23,000 p/a pro rata - 3 days per week (equivalent to £36,000 to £37,000 FTE).

ARC are recruiting on behalf of their client, a well-established company with a strong reputation within the construction sector, for a part-time Accounts assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance experience who is looking for a stable, part-time role across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions
• Managing purchase ledger and reconciling supplier accounts
• Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
• Handling petty cash and staff expenses
• Managing finance queries
• Processing weekly and monthly payroll
• Supporting quarterly VAT submissions
• Updating employee records and maintaining accurate financial documentation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts payable and payroll
• Experience with SAGE would be highly beneficial
• AAT Level 2 qualification preferred but not essential – equivalent experience will also be considered
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Annual performance-related bonus
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus additional holiday for long service (pro rata)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Private healthcare & medical insurance
• Free parking, eye care support and staff social events