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Payroll and Accounts Assistant
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Hours: Full Time | 12 Month FTC
Salary: Competitive Salary
Our client is seeking a Payroll andAccounts Assistant to support the finance function with payroll administration, accounts processing and general financial operations.
Key Responsibilities of a Payroll andAccounts Assistant:
- Process weekly payroll and handle payroll-related queries.
- Submit agency timesheets and pension information.
- Post journals and payroll accruals at month end.
- Maintain time and attendance records.
- Track and record absence, sickness, holidays, and flex time for employees.
- Provide absence reporting to managers and assist with letters, occupational health referrals, and HR coordination.
- Maintain employee working hours, headcount, and other payroll-related data for reporting.
- Process accounts payable invoices, including matching, coding, and supplier correspondence.
- Prepare payment runs and resolve supplier queries.
- Support accounts receivable, including issuing statements, processing receipts, and loading payment information.
- Prepare and post bank payments when required.
- Complete month-end reconciliations for key ledger accounts and intercompany transactions.
- Assist with ad hoc finance tasks as requested by the Financial Controller.
Key Skills of a Payroll andAccounts Assistant:
- Payroll experience (minimum 2 years), ideally within a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in accounts payable and general ledger processing.
- Strong understanding of month-end and year-end procedures.
- Knowledge of accounting and payroll best practices.
- Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with payroll software.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Confident communicator and effective team player.
- Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to suggest process improvements.
