Payroll and Accounts Manager

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; Pershore; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Accounts Manager in Pershore. This role encompasses overseeing payroll processing, reconciliations, and financial reporting, utilizing Sage 50. The ideal candidate is proactive and possesses a keen understanding of accounting processes to contribute to a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using Sage 50 for payroll and accounting.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing and reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with management.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for all employees accurately.
• Oversee account reconciliations and produce financial reports.
• Identify and implement improvements in accounting workflows.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Payroll and Accounts Manager
Pershore
Up to £35,000 (DOE)

Four Squared Recruitment are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Payroll and Accounts Manager with a strong background in using Sage 50 to join our longstanding client in Pershore.

This role involves overseeing day-to-day financial operations, including payroll
processing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and eager to contribute to streamlining accounting processes within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Payroll: Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees

• Reconciliations: Perform regular bank, supplier, and accounts reconciliations

• Financial Reporting: Produce financial reports, including monthly management
accounts and variance analysis

• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Oversee and manage accounts payable and receivable
functions

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to streamline
accounting workflows

• Tax Compliance: Assist with VAT returns and support with year-end financial
statements

• Systems Management: Ensure accurate and up-to-date data entry in Sage 50, and
provide system support where necessary

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience using Sage 50 for general accounting and payroll functions

• Strong understanding of payroll processing, with experience managing monthly payroll
runs

• Experience in accounts reconciliations, including bank, supplier, and customer
reconciliations

• Ability to prepare and analyse financial reports and management accounts

• Solid understanding of accounts payable and receivable processes

• Experience in managing and developing a small team

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks effectively

• Good working knowledge of VAT returns and tax compliance

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with senior
management and external stakeholders

If you are an accounts or payroll professional with experience in Sage 50 looking for your next step then please get in touch with Munnie at Four Squared Recruitment.