Payroll & Accounts Administrator

Butler Rose Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established finance firm is seeking a proactive Payroll & Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team in Blackpool. The role involves running payroll, managing financial processes, and providing support to the finance team. Ideal candidates will have solid experience with Sage 50 Payroll and Sage 200 Accounts, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills. Offering up to £29,000 salary, 23 holidays plus bank holidays, and a regular Monday to Friday schedule. Apply now!

Benefits

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Office-based work with a friendly team

Qualifications

• Solid experience in payroll and accounts.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Experience in handling project accounting and bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Run weekly payroll for approx. 70 employees.
• Manage PAYE, pensions, RTI submissions and HMRC processes.
• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions.
• Assist with month-end processes including VAT returns.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the finance team.

Skills

Experience with Sage 50 Payroll

Experience with Sage 200 Accounts

Strong attention to detail

Good knowledge of Excel

Good knowledge of Word

Confident communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Job description

On behalf of our client, Butler Rose are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll & Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing company at their head office in the Blackpool area.

Are you experienced in payroll and accounts and looking for a reliable, office-based position where you can take ownership of your work and be part of a close-knit team?

If you enjoy a varied finance role, working with experienced colleagues, and being part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Running weekly payroll (approx. 70 employees) and monthly payroll using Sage 50 Payroll
• Managing PAYE, pensions, RTI submissions, SSP, P11Ds, and HMRC processes
• Processing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions using Sage 200
• Handling project accounting, bank reconciliations, cashbook posting, and BACS payments
• Assisting with month‑end processes: accruals, prepayments, VAT returns, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Providing general support to the finance team on ad‑hoc tasks

What We're Looking For:

• Solid experience using Sage 50 Payroll and Sage 200 Accounts
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks independently
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Word (intermediate level)
• A confident communicator and reliable team player

Why This Role?

• Office‑based – work closely with a friendly and experienced team
• Salary: up to £29,000 (depending on experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (30 min lunch)
• Holidays: 23 days + 8 bank holidays

Is This the Right Fit for You?

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the structure of a traditional office‑based role, takes pride in accurate and timely financial work, and wants to be part of a friendly, professional team in a permanent position.

Apply now to be considered – we're reviewing applications as they come in and would love to hear from you!

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.