Finance Assistant/Payroll Clerk

MET Recruitment UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cradley Heath is looking for a Finance Assistant/Payroll Clerk to manage payroll processes and invoice management. The ideal candidate has experience in financial administration, is detail-oriented, and can work independently. This temporary role offers 30-35 hours per week with a salary range of £24,420-£28,000 per annum. High application volumes are expected, so prompt response times are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll and financial administration.
• Comfortable using a range of computer systems and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent timekeeping.
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the payroll process including wages.
• Process and make payments via the bank system.
• Handle payroll-related queries and escalate issues.
• Manage invoice processing and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Chase customer payments and monitor outstanding balances.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant/Payroll Clerk

Cradley Heath

30-35 hours per week

£24,420-£28,000 per annum

Temporary on going

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join our client. A well-established, family-run business within the Cradley area. As a Finance Assistant/Payroll Clerk, you will be faced with many responsibilities to contribute to the operations within the business.

Main responsibilities (not limited to):

• Manage the payroll process including wages.
• Process and make payments via the bank system.
• Handle payroll-related queries and escalate issues when necessary.
• Manage invoice processing including checking, authorising, emailing, and following up on outstanding invoices.
• Maintain and update the BACs payment list with accurate due dates.
• Chase customer payments and monitor outstanding balances.
• Check, chase, and file proof of deliveries related to purchasing activities.
• Respond to phone and email enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide general finance and payroll administrative support as required, including ad hoc tasks.

Person specification

• Previous experience in payroll and financial administration.
• Comfortable using a range of computer systems and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent timekeeping.
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

What happens after you apply for this role?

Applications will be reviewed within 3 working days, however as we are receiving high levels of applications, if you have not been contacted after 5 days of sending your CV unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If successful you will be contacted by a Consultant to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.