Accounts & Payroll Specialist — Flexible 4-Day Week

Confidential; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement with the

Compressed 4-day week

Free onsite parking

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Confidential, a well-established business based in Halifax, is seeking an Accounts / Payroll Assistant to support the Financial Controller and join a busy finance team. The role covers both transactional accounts and payroll, offering variety and opportunity to develop skills in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts, payroll, purchase ledgers, and a good Excel working knowledge.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an accounts, finance or payroll position.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger and payroll processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong 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

• 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.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Payroll

Detail oriented

Communication

Finance software

Excel

Proactive

Team support

Tools

Payroll software

Finance software

Job description

Confidential, a well-established business based in Halifax, is seeking an Accounts / Payroll Assistant to support the Financial Controller and join a busy finance team. The role covers both transactional accounts and payroll, offering variety and opportunity to develop skills in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts, payroll, purchase ledgers, and a good Excel working knowledge.