Payroll/Accounts Assistant

ORKA FINANCIAL; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial service firm in Henley-on-Thames is looking for a Payroll/Finance Assistant to manage payroll processing and financial record maintenance. The ideal candidate will support monthly and year-end reporting, ensuring compliance with tax obligations, and respond to employee queries. This role offers a salary between £33,000 - £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting Payroll functions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll cycle on a regular schedule, including end-of-year processing.
• Maintain accurate payroll data by collecting and entering information relating to hours worked.
• Accurately calculate net pay and deductions, ensuring compliance with tax obligations.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payslips and deductions.
• Prepare payroll summaries for internal tracking and review.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Overview

Location: Oxfordshire

Type: Permanent

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 Per Annum

Orka Financial is partnering with a growing business based in Henley-on-Thames who are seeking to hire a Payroll/Finance Assistant to join their clients finance team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining financial records, supporting monthly and year-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll cycle on a regular schedule, including end-of-year processing.
• Maintain accurate payroll data by collecting and entering information relating to hours worked, deductions, and benefits.
• Accurately calculate net pay and deductions, ensuring compliance with tax and legal obligations.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payslips, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal payroll policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Uphold confidentiality standards concerning employee pay and benefits information.
• Submit pension contributions accurately and generate related reports.
• Prepare payroll summaries for internal tracking and managerial review.
• Support the month-end management accounts process, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform variance analysis and review cost centre performance.
• Contribute to the preparation of accruals and prepayments.
• Complete VAT calculations and returns.
• Carry out daily bank reconciliations across all group entities.
• Purchase ledger process from invoice entry to BACS payments.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting Payroll functions
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information

Salary & How to Apply

Salary up to £35,000

For further information please call [e-mail] or call 07708 912000