Payroll Accounts Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and well-established organisation in the sport and leisure industry is seeking a highly organised Payroll Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team. This hybrid role involves end-to-end payroll processing and responsibilities in Accounts Payable and Receivable. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical and communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy a supportive work culture with benefits like a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Holiday Allowance

Hybrid Working Model

Pension Scheme

Birthday Leave

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in processing end-to-end payroll.
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and best practices.
• Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

Responsibilities

• Processing monthly and weekly payroll for all employees.
• Managing starters and leavers, including processing relevant documentation.
• Preparing and submitting payroll reports to relevant authorities.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Payroll Accounts Assistant

Location: Hybrid (office location in Watford area)

About the Company:

We are a recruiting for a dynamic and well-established organisation within the sport and leisure industry. They offer a supportive and engaging work environment where every employee plays a vital role.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll Accounts Assistant to join their busy Finance team on a hybrid basis. This is a varied and crucial role encompassing end-to-end payroll processing alongside responsibilities in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess strong numerical and communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Payroll:
• Processing monthly and weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Managing starters and leavers, including processing relevant documentation and final payments.
• Preparing and submitting payroll reports to relevant authorities (e.g., HMRC).
• Dealing with payroll queries from employees in a professional and efficient manner.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Accounts Payable:
• Processing invoices and ensuring accurate coding and authorisation.
• Preparing payment runs and reconciling supplier statements.
• Dealing with supplier queries and maintaining strong relationships.
• Maintaining accurate AP records.
• Accounts Receivable:
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes.
• Processing receipts and allocating payments accurately.
• Chasing outstanding debts and maintaining accurate AR records.
• Reconciling customer accounts.
• General:
• Assisting with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Providing support to the wider Finance team as required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Proven experience in processing end-to-end payroll.
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and best practices.
• Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

Benefits:

This includes:

• Competitive Salary: A salary commensurate with experience and skills.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Twenty-five days annual leave, plus Bank Holiday entitlement
• Hybrid Working Model: Benefit from the flexibility of working both from home
• Pension Scheme: A contributory pension scheme to help you plan for your future.
• Birthday Leave: Enjoy your birthday off to enjoy your special day!
• Life Assurance: Providing peace of mind for you and your family.

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