Finance Assistant (Payroll)

We are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to support a busy finance team within a values-driven organisation that provides services to adults with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll using Sage Payroll, including starters, leavers, amendments, absences, and statutory payments
• Maintain payroll records and complete HMRC submissions
• Produce payroll reports, process deductions, and handle staff queries
• Support finance operations across purchase, sales, and nominal ledgers
• Post journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Reconcile payroll, bank, and cash accounts
• Process BACS payments and manage daily cashbook entries (Sage Line 50)
• Administer petty cash and credit card transactions
• Assist with audits and year-end processes

Requirements

• Proven payroll experience
• Working knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Sage Payroll
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail
• Reliable, confidential, and team-oriented
• Committed to equality, diversity, and respectful practice

Desirable:

• Understanding of finance systems and processes