Payroll & Accounts Assistant

SF Recruitment; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Assistant for a 6-month contract in Newark on Trent. This role offers flexible part-time or full-time hours depending on the candidate's skill set. The successful applicant will handle payroll, VAT reporting, and provide broader finance support in a collaborative environment, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy in financial processes.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll and accounts assistant duties.
• Strong understanding of HMRC regulations and payroll legislation.
• Confident user of accounting and payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Calculate and submit VAT returns according to deadlines.
• Prepare payments for payroll, suppliers, and expenses.

Skills

End-to-end payroll experience

Understanding of HMRC regulations

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Accounting software proficiency

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced payroll professional who enjoys variety and takes pride in getting the details right? We're looking for a Payroll & Accounts Assistant to join a friendly, fast‑paced team for 6 months. This can be full or part time depending on the experience held (if you can do credit control, the role would be full time, without it this is a part time role).

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the smooth running of our finance operations: from payroll and VAT to wider accounts support in Credit Control, all while enjoying flexible working hours in an office‑based, collaborative environment.

The Details

• Type: Part‑time/Full‑time, office‑based role
• Hours: 2‑3 days a week or full time if able to do credit control
• Duration: 6 Months
• Location: Newark
• Reporting to: Financial Controller
• Start: ASAP – Immediate availability or short notice required

What You'll Do

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll take ownership of core financial processes that keep our business moving, including:

Payroll & Pensions

• Prepare and process the monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring full compliance with HMRC and employment legislation.
• Maintain up‑to‑date payroll records for starters, leavers, pay changes, bonuses, and statutory payments.
• Manage pension contributions and uploads, ensuring compliance with auto‑enrolment regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports, prepare journals, and produce statutory documents (P45s, P60s, P11Ds, payslips).
• Be the first point of contact for payroll and pension queries, providing clear and friendly support.
• Assist with audit processes, supplying accurate documentation as needed.

VAT & Statutory Reporting

• Calculate and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines.

Commission Calculations

• Calculate monthly or quarterly sales commissions based on performance targets and KPIs.

Banking & Payments

• Prepare and process payments for payroll, suppliers, and expenses via BACS, CHAPS, or online banking.
• Maintain accurate payment schedules and support timely cash flow management.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure financial data is always up to date.

Wider Finance Support & Credit Control

• Assist with purchase and sales ledger processing, coding invoices, and reconciling supplier statements.
• Maintain well‑organised finance records and assist with ad‑hoc projects across the department.
• Advatnageous: Credit control support – chasing outstanding debts, setting up payment plans, processing customer payments and credit management.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in end‑to‑end payroll and accounts assistant duties, ideally within a busy finance team.
• Strong understanding of HMRC regulations and payroll legislation.
• Confident user of accounting and payroll software.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude, someone who enjoys working collaboratively and solving problems.

Why Join

You'll be joining a supportive and professional team where your input truly makes a difference. This is an opportunity to build on your finance experience in a dynamic environment, contribute to continuous improvement, and take ownership of key financial processes. If you're looking for a role that combines variety, responsibility, and have immediate or short notice – we'd love to hear from you.