Payroll and Finance Assistant

New Reflexions; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated childcare organisation in Shrewsbury is seeking a Payroll and Finance Assistant to join their friendly finance team. The role involves managing payroll data, supporting financial processes, and ensuring accuracy in a busy environment. Ideal candidates should have AAT qualifications or be working towards them, along with a passion for detail and numbers. The organisation offers a supportive environment with opportunities for further qualification and career development.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Support for further qualifications

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy finance team.
• Direct involvement in payroll processing.
• Strong communication skills to explain financial information.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining payroll information and ensuring accuracy.
• Acting as the first point of contact for payroll queries.
• Supporting purchase ledger, cash management, and month-end closing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification or working towards

Job description

Join Our Team as aPayroll and Finance Assistant!

Location: Cruckton, Shrewsbury
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm)

About Us

New Reflexions is a dedicated childcare organisation providing care, education, and therapy services to young people who have experienced trauma. Our mission is to support these individuals in overcoming emotional and behavioural difficulties, offering them a chance to thrive.

The Role

We are looking for a meticulous and dedicated Payroll and Finance Assistant to join our small, friendly, and busy finance team. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collating and maintaining payroll information and ensuring accuracy at all stages.
• Acting as the first point of contact (by phone, email, and face-to-face) for payroll queries.
• Supporting purchase ledger, cash management, month-end closing, and audit processes.
• Using advanced Excel skills to manage and analyse data effectively.

About You

• Ideally AAT qualified or working towards qualification.
• Experience working in a busy finance team, with direct involvement in payroll processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly and confidently.
• Organised, reliable, and able to meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• 22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card
• Support for further qualifications and career development
• On-site parking and a relaxed dress code

Safeguarding

The successful applicant will be required to follow our safer recruitment policy, including an enhanced DBS and full reference checks.