Payroll & Accounts Assistant — Hybrid Role with Growth

Simply Recruitment Group; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Birthday leave

EAP

Pension plan

Mauve Academy

Training allowance

Hybrid work

Home setup allowance

Eye care

Travel opportunities

Team meet-ups

Company events

Job summary

Mauve Group seeks a Payroll Assistant to join their Wigan team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on payroll processing, financial administration and close collaboration with the finance team.

Ideal candidates will have payroll experience within a finance or admin setting, strong Excel knowledge, and a meticulous approach to handling financial information. Hybrid working with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience within finance, accounts or administration.
• Strong Excel skills including filters and lookups.
• Good attention to detail and methodical handling of financial data.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance team with day‑to‑day accounting and admin duties.
• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions with accuracy.
• Process and check banking information and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial data for entry into the accounting system.
• Manage cash/coin ordering and administration as needed.
• Maintain asset records and assist with fixed asset additions.
• Support month‑end activities and prepare financial reports.
• Assist with weekly payroll and cover during holidays.
• Answer finance queries and liaise with colleagues.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Mauve Group seeks a Payroll Assistant to join their Wigan team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on payroll processing, financial administration and close collaboration with the finance team.

Ideal candidates will have payroll experience within a finance or admin setting, strong Excel knowledge, and a meticulous approach to handling financial information. Hybrid working with benefits is offered.