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Payroll / Accounts Assistant

C&d Recruitment

Bath

Hybrid

GBP 32,000

Full time

25 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll/Accounts Assistant for an 18-month fixed-term contract. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for processing payroll, maintaining employee records, and assisting with financial reporting. The position offers a chance to work in a dynamic finance team and contribute to a well-established organization that values growth and adaptability. With an excellent benefits package and the potential for hybrid working in the future, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their career in finance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for payroll, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package
Immediate start available
Office based with potential for hybrid working

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in payroll processing is essential.
  • Experience with sales and purchase ledger and reconciliations required.

Responsibilities

  • Process payroll timely for each pay period and maintain employee records.
  • Assist with month end/year end procedures and payroll reporting.

Skills

Payroll Processing
Accounts Experience
Communication Skills
IT Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

MS Office
SharePoint

Job description

Thrive Trowbridge are delighted to be working with our Bath based client who seek a Payroll/Accounts Assistant on an 18 month FTC basis.

What you will be doing:

In this pivotal role within the finance team, your duties will include the following:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Processing payroll in a timely manner for each pay period
  • Inputting, maintaining and updating employee records
  • Review of salary information for new employees / contract amendments
  • Processing overtime and expense claims / payroll deductions
  • Preparing the payroll BACs file for authorisation
  • Assisting with month end / year end procedures
  • Dealing with payroll queries from employees
  • Payroll reporting for management
  • Additional assistance with sales and purchase ledger duties

What you will need to succeed:

  • A proven track record within payroll is essential
  • Other accounts experience also required - sales and purchase ledger as well as reconciliations
  • The ability to work under pressure with ever changing deadlines
  • Excellent IT skills including MS Office (Word/Outlook and Excel) and SharePoint
  • First rate communication skills at all levels including a confidential approach

What you will receive in return:

  • Salary to £31,762pa DOE
  • 18 month Fixed Term Contract
  • Monday to Friday 37 hours per week
  • Immediate start available!
  • Office based; however, some future hybrid working may be available
  • The chance to join a well-established yet constantly evolving organisation
  • Excellent benefits package

If this role of Payroll/Accounts Assistant sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please contact Sarah at Thrive Trowbridge: sarah.collins@thrivegroup.co.uk.

Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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