Payroll and Accounts Assistant

Gkb Drenthe; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Payroll and Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic Finance team in Airdrie. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity for an individual with payroll and accounting experience to thrive in a supportive environment. You'll be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, pension administration, and ensuring compliance with payroll procedures. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working collaboratively, this position could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team that values development and offers a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions will be recognized.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Supportive Working Environment

Opportunities for Development

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and general accounting is essential.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Sage 200 and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls for two companies.
• Manage pension administration and liaise with HMRC.

Skills

Payroll Processing

General Accounting

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Experience in Accounts Department

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll and Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team at our Head Office in Airdrie. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with payroll and general accounting experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls for two companies
• Pension administration and correspondence with providers
• Managing P32 and PAYE reporting and payment requirements
• Creating and issuing offer letters and employment contracts
• Ensuring payroll procedures are consistently applied and compliant
• Liaising with HMRC and handling payroll-related communications
• Maintaining internal payroll-related systems and documentation
• Supporting daily banking processes and bank payment creation
• Performing reconciliations for banks, credit cards, and petty cash
• Providing general finance support to the Group Financial Controller and Management Accountant
  
  

Key Requirements

• Prior experience working in a busy accounts department, with a strong focus on payroll
• Professional and confident communication style
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
• Strong IT skills, ideally including Sage 200 and Microsoft Excel
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
  
  

Benefits

• Company pension scheme (5% employee / 4% employer contribution)
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for development within the Finance team
  
  

If you're ready to bring your payroll expertise and enthusiasm to a dynamic finance department, wed love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Accounting

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