Finance Assistant (Payroll)

May 20, 2026
£25000 - £25000
Urgent

Job Description

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

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