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Simply Recruitment Group; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Birthday leave

EAP

Pension plan

Mauve Academy

Training allowance

Hybrid work

Home setup allowance

Eye care

Travel opportunities

Team meet-ups

Company events

Job summary

Mauve Group seeks a Payroll Assistant to join their Wigan team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on payroll processing, financial administration and close collaboration with the finance team.

Ideal candidates will have payroll experience within a finance or admin setting, strong Excel knowledge, and a meticulous approach to handling financial information. Hybrid working with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience within finance, accounts or administration.
• Strong Excel skills including filters and lookups.
• Good attention to detail and methodical handling of financial data.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance team with day‑to‑day accounting and admin duties.
• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions with accuracy.
• Process and check banking information and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial data for entry into the accounting system.
• Manage cash/coin ordering and administration as needed.
• Maintain asset records and assist with fixed asset additions.
• Support month‑end activities and prepare financial reports.
• Assist with weekly payroll and cover during holidays.
• Answer finance queries and liaise with colleagues.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are looking for a Payroll Assistant to work on a permanent basis in Wigan.

Salary is c£26-28,000 per annum plus holidays, pension etc.

The successful candidate will have previous payroll experience and be comfortable working with financial information, spreadsheets and administrative processes. You will work closely with the wider finance team and provide additional payroll cover when required.

Key Responsibilities for the Payroll/Accounts Assistant:

Supporting the finance team with a range of day-to-day accounting and administrative duties.

Recording and reconciling daily financial transactions and ensuring records are maintained accurately.

Processing and checking banking information, including investigating any discrepancies.

Preparing financial information for entry into the company’s accounting system.

Managing the ordering and administration of operational cash/coin requirements where necessary.

Maintaining accurate records of company assets and assisting with the processing of fixed asset additions.

Providing support with month-end activities, including financial reports, reconciliations and general finance procedures.

Assisting with the processing of weekly payroll on a scheduled basis, providing additional cover during periods of annual leave.

Responding to general finance-related queries and emails.

Liaising with colleagues across the business to resolve queries and obtain relevant information.

Providing general support to the finance department and wider business as required.

The ideal Payroll Assitant/Accounts Assistant will have:

Previous payroll experience within a finance, accounts or administration environment.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with spreadsheets, filters and lookup functions.

Some previous bookkeeping or general accounts experience would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to handling financial information.

Good organisational and administrative skills.

The ability to manage workloads effectively, prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.

A flexible approach and the ability to remain calm and accurate during busy periods.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external contacts.

The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Perks and Benefits

Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location. Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable). Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal. Annual training allowance for career development. Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable). Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses). Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.