An established and trusted manufacturing business with a strong reputation across a variety of sectors is currently looking to add an Accounts Assistant to their finance team, mainly focussing between the payroll and purchase ledger departments.
This is a great opportunity for an organised and reliable finance professional looking to join a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the role is ideal for someone with solid experience in payroll and accounts, coupled with strong Excel skills.Key Responsibilities:
Manage weekly payroll administration; collection and verification of timesheets, authorisation of overtime, and clock card preparation
Input accurate payroll data into the payroll system
Produce Bacs payment reports
Match and process purchase ledger invoices with POs and GRNs
Run regular supplier payment cycles
Reconcile purchase ledger accounts and aged creditors control monthly
Act as the first point of contact for supplier queries
Reconcile and process monthly credit card statements
Follow up on all invoice/payment queries in a timely manner
Support general finance tasks as required by the team
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Previous experience in both payroll and purchase ledger functions
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong communication and organisational skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Prior experience with Opera payroll software is advantageous, but not essential—full training is provided
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing organisation where your input will be valued and your career can develop.
For more information, please speak to Nicola at Si Recruitment