Your new company

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this organisation offers a supportive, team‑focused environment and plays a vital role in delivering essential services while maintaining strong financial governance. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to build long‑term career stability within a well‑structured finance function.

Your new role

As a Payroll & Finance Assistant, you will support the Finance Manager with accurate payroll processing and day‑to‑day finance operations.

• Processing end‑to‑end payroll using Sage Payroll, including starters, leavers, amendments, absences, and entitlements
• Producing payslips, processing BACS payments, and managing payroll deductions, pensions, and HMRC submissions
• Maintaining accurate payroll and absence records and supporting payroll year‑end activities
• Posting payroll journals and reconciling payroll, pension, and Inland Revenue accounts
• Supporting financial operations including purchase, sales, and nominal ledger processing using Sage Line 50
• Preparing journals, accruals, and prepayments, and assisting with audits and reconciliations
• Managing petty cash, bank transactions, and weekly bank and cash reconciliations
• Acting as a key point of contact for payroll and finance queries while maintaining strict confidentiality

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience in payroll processing
Strong working knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Sage Payroll
Competent IT skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Honest, reliable, motivated, and committed work ethic
Ability to work effectively as part of a team

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.