Payroll & Finance Assistant - 33 Days Leave + Healthcare

Square Peg Associates; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Preston is looking for a Payroll & Finance Assistant. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in payroll, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and AAT Level 2 qualifications. This role offers 37.5 hours per week with benefits including 33 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and pension scheme contributions. Join a dynamic team and drive financial success in a vibrant environment!

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private healthcare after probation

Pension scheme (4% employer contribution)

Life insurance after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in payroll or finance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process weekly payroll for employees.
• Calculate and process holiday pay and pensions.
• Manage pension uploads and produce reports.
• Input payroll data into the general ledger.
• Cashbook processing and reconciliation.

Skills

Experience in payroll

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Communication skills

Ability to collaborate effectively

Experience in a high-volume environment

Education

AAT Level 2 or higher

Job description

A leading recruitment consultancy in Preston is looking for a Payroll & Finance Assistant. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in payroll, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and AAT Level 2 qualifications. This role offers 37.5 hours per week with benefits including 33 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and pension scheme contributions. Join a dynamic team and drive financial success in a vibrant environment!