Administrative Assistant (Including Payroll and Bookkeeping)

Ecruit; Saltash; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Saltash is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to manage various administrative, payroll, and bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administration and bookkeeping, alongside excellent Excel skills. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £29,000 and a collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary starting from £29,000

Varied workload across admin, payroll and bookkeeping

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative and/or bookkeeping role.
• Excellent Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data reporting.
• Experience in preparing or assisting with management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records for all property certifications and renewals.
• Input and process invoices, receipts and payments efficiently.
• Support with bank reconciliations and the preparation of management accounts.
• Produce reports using Excel to support decision-making.
• Manage payroll alongside another team member.
• Provide general administrative support including data entry.

Skills

Strong administrative experience

Bookkeeping experience

Excellent Excel skills

Attention to detail

Confident communication

Job description

Role

Administrative Assistant (Including Payroll and Bookkeeping) - Starting at £29,000 – Saltash, Cornwall

The Role

Do you have strong administrative and bookkeeping experience and enjoy working with data and detail? Are you confident managing payroll, financial records and property documentation with precision and professionalism? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

As a General Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for managing a mix of administrative, financial and property-related tasks. From keeping certifications up to date to maintaining accurate bookkeeping and payroll records, you’ll ensure that everything is organised, compliant and completed on time. This varied and rewarding role blends administration, payroll and bookkeeping, giving you the chance to play an important part in keeping our operations running smoothly.

If you’re ready to use your skills in administration, payroll and bookkeeping in a role that keeps you engaged and valued, we’d love to hear from you — apply today!

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records for all property certifications, utilities and insurance renewals.
• Input and process invoices, receipts and payments efficiently.
• Support with bank reconciliations and the preparation of weekly management accounts.
• Produce accurate reports using Excel to support decision-making.
• Manage and maintain company payroll (shared with another team member).
• Provide general administrative support, including filing, data entry and ad-hoc reporting.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary starting from £29,000.
• Varied and interesting workload across admin, payroll and bookkeeping.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to broaden your skills and take on more responsibility as the business grows.

The Person

• Previous experience in an administrative and/or bookkeeping role.
• Excellent Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data reporting.
• Experience in preparing or assisting with management accounts.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of property management (helpful but not essential).