Accounts & Payroll Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Redcar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing business is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts & Payroll Assistant to join its Finance Team in Redcar. This role involves managing sales ledgers, processing payroll, and contributing to financial reporting, making it ideal for someone with a background in finance. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy various finance and payroll responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of payroll processes and systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Set up new customers and raise invoices accurately.
• Process monthly payroll and maintain the payroll system.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Our client a dynamic and well-established manufacturing business is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts & Payroll Assistant to join its Finance Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across various areas of finance and payroll.

Key Responsibilities of Accounts & Payroll Assistant:

Sales Ledger & Customer Accounts

• Set up new customers on the system (with required approvals).
• Raise customer invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all additional charges are billed to customers.
• Monitor and ensure timely collection of outstanding customer payments.
• Allocate customer receipts and match them against relevant invoices/credits.
• Issue regular customer statements and respond to queries.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Sales and Customer Service teams.

Payroll & Employee Costs

• Maintain and update the payroll system with accurate employee data.
• Process monthly payroll, ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines.
• Upload pension data and complete payroll reconciliations.
• Provide support for HMRC reporting, including Intrastat submissions.

General Accounting Duties

• Post manual and Excel-based costing information accurately.
• Post cashbook entries and perform monthly bank reconciliations in GBP, USD, and EUR.
• Prepare GRNI journals and maintain the invoice register.
• Reconcile and close Sales and Purchase Ledgers at month end.
• Prepare supporting documents for weekly cashflow forecasting.
• Generate monthly stock reports and post management account journals.
• Maintain well-organized and up-to-date filing systems.

Month-End & Reporting

• Process documents according to strict month-end deadlines.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial and management reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in finance processes and controls.

Essential:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of payroll processes and systems.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues and customers.

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to take on a varied role in a busy finance department, we would love to hear from you.