Finance Assistant/Payroll Clerk

MET Recruitment UK LTD; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Finance Assistant/Payroll Clerk for a temporary position in Cradley Heath. The role involves managing the payroll process, processing payments, handling queries, and invoice management. Candidates should have experience in payroll and financial administration along with strong attention to detail. This position offers 30-35 hours per week with a salary range of £24,420-£28,000 per annum.

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 including checking and authorising.
• Chase customer payments and monitor outstanding balances.
• Respond to phone and email enquiries professionally.

Skills

Payroll management

Financial administration

Attention to detail

Time management

Computer proficiency

Team collaboration

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.