Payroll & Accounts Assistant

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A North London-based Housing provider is seeking a Payroll and Accounts Assistant for a part-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting payroll processes, maintaining confidentiality, and managing financial records. The position offers hybrid working, with two days in the office and competitive benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Non-contributory pension scheme

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience managing in-house payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and statutory returns.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Payroll Manager with full payroll processes.
• Maintain payroll confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations.
• Reconcile petty cash and credit card accounts monthly.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Job description

We are partnering with a North London-based Housing provider to hire a Payroll and Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract, part-time basis.

Contract Details:

• 28 hours per week
• Hybrid working: two days in the office per week
• Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the Finance Payroll Manager with full payroll processes
2. Follow payroll timetable and handle ad-hoc/emergency payments
3. Maintain payroll confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations
4. Support pension data processing and maintenance
5. Process petty cash and credit card returns, ensuring receipts are complete and timely
6. Post monthly petty cash and credit card journals and follow up on late submissions
7. Distribute credit card statements and maintain an updated master list of cards and limits
8. Reconcile petty cash and credit card accounts monthly, investigating discrepancies

Essential Attributes:

• Experience managing in-house payroll systems
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, deductions, pensions, and statutory returns
• High attention to detail
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines effectively

Rewards and Benefits:

• Pro-rated 27 days annual leave
• Non-contributory pension scheme
• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Flexible working, including up to 2 days remote work
• Modern offices in an award-winning regeneration area

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