Payroll & AP Specialist: Precise Pay, Invoices & Finances

Astute Recruitment; Nuthall CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute Recruitment in the NG16 area is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Assistant to join a well-established business. The role covers payroll processing and wider finance duties, so prior hands-on payroll experience is essential.

You will be responsible for processing monthly payroll, handling queries, calculating statutory payments, and assisting with accounts payable, supplier invoices, and month-end tasks. Strong organisational and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on payroll experience is essential.
• Experience across accounts payable and wider finance is required.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is expected.
• Good Excel skills and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Manage payroll queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Calculate statutory payments, deductions and adjustments.
• Process P11Ds and benefits where required.
• Process purchase invoices and credit notes; match, code and authorise invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and prepare supplier payments.
• Support month-end processes and wider finance team.

Skills

Payroll experience

Accounts payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Astute Recruitment in the NG16 area is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Assistant to join a well-established business. The role covers payroll processing and wider finance duties, so prior hands-on payroll experience is essential.

You will be responsible for processing monthly payroll, handling queries, calculating statutory payments, and assisting with accounts payable, supplier invoices, and month-end tasks. Strong organisational and communication skills are required.