Payroll & Accounts Assistant — Finance Operations

First Base; Nether Stowey; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in the UK is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support the finance function with payroll administration, accounts processing, and general financial operations. Responsibilities include processing payroll, managing accounts payable, and preparing payment runs, among others. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of payroll experience and strong proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. This is a full-time position for a 12-month fixed term contract with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in accounts payable and general ledger processing.
• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and handle payroll-related queries.
• Post journals and payroll accruals at month end.
• Process accounts payable invoices, including matching and coding.

Skills

Payroll experience (minimum 2 years)

Experience in accounts payable

Strong understanding of month-end and year-end procedures

Knowledge of accounting and payroll best practices

Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

Experience with payroll software

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Able to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines

Confident communicator and effective team player

Discreet and professional

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Strong problem-solving abilities

Job description

A staffing agency in the UK is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support the finance function with payroll administration, accounts processing, and general financial operations. Responsibilities include processing payroll, managing accounts payable, and preparing payment runs, among others. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of payroll experience and strong proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. This is a full-time position for a 12-month fixed term contract with a competitive salary.