Payroll and Accounts Assistant

Payroll and Accounts Assistant Job In Poole

Our well-established client in the Poole area is recruiting for a Payroll and Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. The Payroll and Accounts Assistant will support the Finance Manager by processing and posting account data, all aspects of payroll and pensions. The successful candidate will deal with any day-to-day enquiries to ensure smooth and efficient running of the Accounts Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Enter payroll onto the Sage system with any deductions, overtime, sick pay, holiday pay, and any other salary-related information.
2. Monitor hours worked by staff and make amendments as required.
3. Monitor, maintain, post onto spreadsheet and make payments for holidays for all permanent staff.
4. Keep account of hours for zero staff.
5. Keep up to date records of salaries and pay and adjust accordingly.
6. After approval from Finance Manager, post payments to the bank.
7. Run report for Inland Revenue and prepare relevant payments.
8. Update, run and submit FPS and EPS for maternity pay for the Inland Revenue.
9. Issue P60’s and run end of year on payroll.
10. Deal with any pay-related queries from staff.
11. Reconcile bank payments to suppliers.
12. Submit report for payments to suppliers.
13. Post payments to suppliers and post adhoc payments as and when necessary.
14. Assist with cashing up when required.
15. Balance end of day takings and run report.
16. Enrol pensions as and when necessary and enter all information onto Nest.
17. Collect contributions and pay to Pension Fund.

Minimum Skills and Experience Required:

1. A background working in accounts and payroll.
2. Excellent attention to detail.
3. A good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
4. Have an excellent knowledge of Sage payroll.
5. A team player approach.

Salary and Benefits:

1. A salary of up to £29,500 per annum.
2. Working Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.
3. Onsite parking available.
4. Pension scheme.

This Payroll and Accounts Assistant position would suit candidates from an accounting background who have a good working knowledge of Sage Payroll.