Payroll & Purchase Ledger Assistant

Adecco; England; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Sandbach is looking for a Payroll & Purchase Ledger Assistant to manage weekly payroll and purchase ledger responsibilities. This full-time role offers a salary of £30,000 plus benefits such as private medical insurance and 25 days of holiday. The ideal candidate should have proven experience with payroll and purchase ledger, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with relevant systems.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Exceptional Death in Service policy

Income Protection Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in weekly payroll and purchase ledger is essential.
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge or experience with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Run and manage the weekly UK payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Process payroll according to RUF (Refractor Users Federation) rules.
• Analyse and process purchase invoices through the online approval system.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets related to payroll and purchase ledger.

Skills

Weekly payroll management

Purchase ledger processing

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Confident with systems

Tools

Evolution M

Job description

Overview

Payroll & Purchase Ledger Assistant

Full-Time - 30,000 + Excellent Benefits
Location: Sandbach Office-Based

We are working with a reputable client based in Sandbach who is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant: Payroll & Purchase Ledger on a full-time, office-based basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and established team in a varied role that plays a key part in the financial operations of the business.

Salary & Benefits

• 30,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Exceptional Death in Service policy
• Income Protection Insurance

Key Responsibilities

Payroll (Primary Responsibility):

• Run and manage the weekly UK payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Process payroll in accordance with RUF (Refractor Users Federation) rules.
• Review and challenge any payroll discrepancies - ensuring employees claim the correct allowances and do not claim items outside of the RUF rules.
• Liaise with contracts managers who review hours only.

Purchase Ledger:

• Analyse and process purchase invoices through the online approval system.
• Prepare and execute weekly payments to suppliers.

Reporting & Admin:

• Maintain and update spreadsheets related to payroll and purchase ledger.
• Generate reports as required by the business.

Additional:

• Use and maintain data in Evolution M (a contractor-specific accounting system).
• Ideally, bring experience with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) to provide cover during staff holidays and absences.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in weekly payroll and purchase ledger is essential
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Confident with systems and spreadsheets
• Knowledge or experience with CIS is highly advantageous.

With a competitive salary and strong benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll and Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a well-established company, taking ownership of weekly payroll and purchase ledger responsibilities within a friendly and supportive team. Apply today!

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