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Accounts & Payroll Assistant

IPS Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Normanton, West Yorkshire WF6 2DZ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a dynamic manufacturing business, is seeking an Accounts & Payroll Assistant to join their Finance Team.
  • The role requires previous experience in a finance or accounting support position, along with a working knowledge of payroll processes.
  • Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Enthusiastic and reliable individuals ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment are encouraged to apply.
Our client a dynamic and well-established manufacturing business is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts & Payroll Assistant to join its Finance Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across various areas of finance and payroll.Key Responsibilities of Accounts & Payroll Assistant:Sales Ledger & Customer Accounts
  • Set up new customers on the system (with required approvals).
  • Raise customer invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Ensure all additional charges are billed to customers.
  • Monitor and ensure timely collection of outstanding customer payments.
  • Allocate customer receipts and match them against relevant invoices/credits.
  • Issue regular customer statements and respond to queries.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Sales and Customer Service teams.
Payroll & Employee Costs
  • Maintain and update the payroll system with accurate employee data.
  • Process monthly payroll, ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines.
  • Upload pension data and complete payroll reconciliations.
  • Provide support for HMRC reporting, including Intrastat submissions.
General Accounting Duties
  • Post manual and Excel-based costing information accurately.
  • Post cashbook entries and perform monthly bank reconciliations in GBP, USD, and EUR.
  • Prepare GRNI journals and maintain the invoice register.
  • Reconcile and close Sales and Purchase Ledgers at month end.
  • Prepare supporting documents for weekly cashflow forecasting.
  • Generate monthly stock reports and post management account journals.
  • Maintain well-organized and up-to-date filing systems.
Month-End & Reporting
  • Process documents according to strict month-end deadlines.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly financial and management reports.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in finance processes and controls.
Essential:
  • Previous experience in a finance or accounting support role.
  • Working knowledge of payroll processes and systems.
  • High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues and customers.
If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to take on a varied role in a busy finance department, we would love to hear from you.

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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.