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