Hybrid Payroll & Accounts Assistant

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Huntingdonshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounts Assistant in Huntingdon, England, for a maternity cover contract. The role involves managing payroll for over 250 employees, handling VAT reporting, and month-end duties. Candidates should be AAT qualified or equivalent with proven payroll experience and advanced Excel skills. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements, with three days in the office and two days from home.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of management accounts.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end preparation of payroll for 250+ employees.
• Processing monthly overtime and holiday pay calculations.
• Preparing and posting month-end journals and accruals.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Preparing VAT reports and contributing to annual PSA & P11D work.

Skills

Payroll processing

Management accounts

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounts Assistant in Huntingdon, England, for a maternity cover contract. The role involves managing payroll for over 250 employees, handling VAT reporting, and month-end duties. Candidates should be AAT qualified or equivalent with proven payroll experience and advanced Excel skills. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements, with three days in the office and two days from home.