(AG408) Payroll/Accounts Assistant

Orka Financial Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in the UK is looking for a Payroll/Finance Assistant to manage payroll processes, maintain financial records, and support reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll functions and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary of up to £35,000.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll cycle including end-of-year processing.
• Maintain accurate payroll data including hours worked and deductions.
• Calculate net pay and deductions, ensuring compliance with legal obligations.
• Respond to employee queries about payslips and payroll adjustments.
• Ensure adherence to payroll policies and employment legislation.
• Submit pension contributions and generate related reports.
• Prepare payroll summaries for managerial review.
• Support the month-end management accounts process.
• Perform variance analysis and review cost centre performance.
• Prepare accruals and prepayments.
• Complete VAT calculations and returns.
• Carry out daily bank reconciliations.
• Oversee purchase ledger from invoice entry to payments.

Skills

Experience supporting Payroll functions

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Job description

Overview

Orka Financial is partnering with a growing business based in Henley-on-Thames who are seeking to hire a Payroll/Finance Assistant to join their clients finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining financial records, supporting monthly and year-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll cycle on a regular schedule, including end-of-year processing.
• Maintain accurate payroll data by collecting and entering information relating to hours worked, deductions, and benefits.
• Accurately calculate net pay and deductions, ensuring compliance with tax and legal obligations.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payslips, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal payroll policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Uphold confidentiality standards concerning employee pay and benefits information.
• Submit pension contributions accurately and generate related reports.
• Prepare payroll summaries for internal tracking and managerial review.
• Support the month-end management accounts process, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform variance analysis and review cost centre performance.
• Contribute to the preparation of accruals and prepayments.
• Complete VAT calculations and returns.
• Carry out daily bank reconciliations across all group entities.
• Purchase ledger process from invoice entry to BACS payments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting Payroll functions
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information

How to apply

For further information please call [e-mail] or call 07708 912000

Salary up to £35,000