Payroll And Accounts Assistant

Howard James Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Thornton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction business in Blackpool is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Assistant to manage payroll for 75 operatives and handle various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience with Sage 50 Payroll and Sage 200 Accounts, alongside strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Offering a competitive salary of £27,000–£30,000 and a supportive work environment with flexible hours.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

On-site parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Sage 50 Payroll and Sage 200 Accounts.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly and monthly payroll using Sage 50.
• Handle PAYE, RTI submissions, pensions, and HMRC processes.
• Process purchase and sales ledger activities.

Skills

Sage 50 Payroll

Sage 200 Accounts

Excel

Attention to detail

Strong organization skills

Education

AAT or similar qualifications

Job description

Payroll & Accounts Assistant

Location : Blackpool (FY2)

Salary : £27,000–£30,000 (Depending on Experience)

Hours : Full-time, Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-focused Payroll & Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and successful construction business based in Blackpool. This role is ideal for someone with experience in Sage 50 Payroll and Sage 200 Accounts who enjoys taking ownership of varied finance duties within a friendly and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing weekly payroll (approx. 75 operatives) and monthly payroll using Sage 50
• Handling PAYE, RTI submissions, pensions, HMRC processes, SSP, P11Ds and general compliance
• Processing purchase ledger invoices and payments using Sage 200
• Managing sales ledger activity and project accounting (Sage 200)
• Completing bank reconciliations and cashbook postings
• Assisting with general finance and administrative tasks as required

About You

• AAT or similar qualifications preferred
• Experience with Sage 50 Payroll and Sage 200 Accounts
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• Confident using Excel and Word (intermediate level)
• Clear communicator who enjoys working as part of a team

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £27,000–£30,000, dependent on experience
• 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (including a Christmas shutdown requiring 7 days’ allocation)
• Standard working hours : 8.30am – 5.00pm (30-minute lunch), with occasional flexibility
• A secure, growing business with a supportive and welcoming office environment
• On-site parking

If you’re an experienced payroll / accounts professional looking for a varied and rewarding role where your contribution will be genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you