Finance & Payroll Assistant

Confidential; North East, Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7GP

Increasing Annual Leave Entitlement

Job summary

Confidential in Durham is seeking a Finance and Payroll Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on processing monthly payroll, managing supplier accounts, and supporting broader accounting tasks within the finance function.

Key duties include processing payroll, handling supplier invoices, and preparing creditor and supplier analyses. The post requires attention to detail and experience in payroll processing and supplier reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Experience processing monthly payroll and supplier accounts.
• Ability to produce financial reports and assist with accounting tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and controls in financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Process the monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Assist with month-end procedures and respond to financial queries.
• Process supplier invoices and ensure correct recording and authorisation.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries and maintain supplier records.
• Prepare weekly creditor reports and monthly supplier analysis.
• Assist with cash and VAT reporting including bank reconciliations.

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Manufacturing company based in Durham, who are recruiting for a Finance and Payroll Assistant. The position is permanent and is based at the organisations office in Durham.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll and finance administration, with experience processing monthly payroll, maintaining supplier accounts, producing financial reports and supporting wider accounting activities.

Duties will include:

• Processing the monthly payroll, completing all associated submissions accurately and within the required timescales
• Assisting with month-end procedures, respond to financial queries from other departments, and provide holiday cover for the Credit Controller as required
• Processing supplier invoices in line with authorisation procedures, checking that all information is accurate and recorded correctly
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve queries, reconcile accounts, and create and maintain accurate supplier account records
• Preparing weekly creditor reports covering required invoices and credits, together with monthly supplier analysis reports
• Supporting cash and statutory reporting by preparing daily bank balance reports, completing bank reconciliations and revaluations, and assisting with VAT return preparation and submission

Experience required:

• Processing end-to-end payroll, including calculating payments, deductions and statutory requirements
• Processing supplier invoices, matching purchase orders and resolving invoice queries
• Carrying out supplier statement reconciliations and investigating account discrepancies

Rewards and Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access
• Increasing Annual Leave Entitlement based on Length of Service

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm