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Payroll & Accounts Assistant

James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • A North London housing provider is seeking a Payroll and Accounts Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term part-time contract, requiring 28 hours per week.
  • The position offers hybrid working with two days in the office and a salary range of £26,000 to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must have proven experience in managing in-house payroll systems and a strong knowledge of payroll aspects including deductions and pensions.
  • Essential skills include excellent time management, high attention to detail, and the ability to meet multiple deadlines effectively.
  • The role includes benefits such as 27 days pro-rated annual leave, a non-contributory pension scheme, and a flexible working scheme.

We are proud to be partnering with a North London based Housing provider who are looking to hire a Payroll and Accounts Assistant on a 12 month- fixed term contract on a part-time basis.

Contracted hours are 28 hours per week and is offering hybrid working, with two days in the office per week. The salary on offer is £26,000- £28,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

  • Provide support and cover to the Finance Payroll Manager, including full payroll processes
  • Ensure adherence to the payroll timetable and process ad-hoc/emergency payroll payments when required
  • Maintain payroll confidentiality, ensuring all information is securely filed and compliant with data protection regulations
  • Support the processing and maintenance of pension data and records for the Group
  • Process petty cash and credit card returns in line with accounting deadlines, ensuring all receipts are complete and business-related
  • Post monthly petty cash and credit card journals within set deadlines and follow up on any late submissions
  • Distribute credit card statements and keep an updated master list of all cards, authorised users, and limits
  • Reconcile petty cash and credit card control accounts monthly, investigating and correcting discrepancies

Essential attributes:

  • Proven experience in managing in-house payroll systems
  • Strong knowledge of all payroll aspects, including deductions, pensions, and statutory returns
  • Excellent time management skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines effectively

Reward and Benefits:

  • 27 days pro-rated annual leave
  • Non-contributory pension scheme
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package
  • Flexible working scheme, including up to 2 days working from home
  • Modern, purpose-built offices in an award-winning regeneration area

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible.

If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.