Accounts & Payroll Assistant - Flexible 4-Day Week

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement

4-day compressed week

Free onsite parking

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Accounts/Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

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.