Finance and Payroll Assistant

Confidential; North East, Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life insurance scheme

Employee Benefits Platform/Employee 24

24/7 GP Access

Additional holidays based on Length of

Job summary

MTrec Recruitment are representing a manufacturing client seeking a Finance and Payroll Assistant. The role focuses on handling payroll, supplier invoices, and financial reconciliations within a busy environment.

The successful candidate will need experience with Sage 50 Payroll and ideally Sage 200, along with strong Excel and IT skills. This is a full-time, on-site role offering company benefits and scope for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing in a busy environment.
• Experience with processing invoices and account reconciliations.
• Proficient IT skills in Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process the monthly payroll and submissions.
• Process invoices following authorisation procedures and ensure accuracy.
• Liaise with suppliers for queries and reconciliations.
• Create and maintain supplier accounts.
• Prepare weekly creditor reports (invoices/credits).
• Prepare monthly supplier analysis reports.
• Assist with VAT returns preparation and submission.
• Prepare daily bank balances reports.
• Perform bank reconciliations and revaluations.
• Provide back-up for Credit Controller during holidays.
• Assist with month-end procedures as required.
• Support other departments with financial queries.

Skills

Organised

Detail oriented

Communication

Pressure handling

Independent worker

Sage 50 Payroll

Sage 200

Outlook

Excel

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Sage 200

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

• Full-time and permanent position from day 1!
• Company contribution pension scheme
• Life insurance scheme
• Employee Benefits Platform/Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access
• Additional holidays - based on Length of Service
• Holiday Club

MTrec's New Job Opportunity:

MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our industry-leading manufacturing client in their search for a talented and experienced Finance and Payroll Assistant

The successful applicant will ideally have experience of processing payroll within a busy and fast-paced environment, and experience of processing invoices and account reconciliations.

The Job you will do:

• Process the company's monthly payroll and all associated submissions
• Process invoices, following authorisation procedures, and ensuring accuracy
• Liaising with suppliers for queries and reconciliations
• Supplier account creation and maintenance
• Weekly Creditor Reports - Invoices and credits required
• Preparation of monthly supplier analysis reports
• Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Daily Bank Balances Reports
• Bank account reconciliations
• Bank account revaluations
• Back-up/ holiday cover for Credit Controller
• Assist with month-end procedures as required
• Assisting other departments with financial queries
• Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Head of Finance

About you:

• Organised team player
• Detail orientated
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll and ideally experience with Sage 200
• Proficient IT skills - Outlook, Excel