Payroll and Finance Assistant

Your new companyHays are working with a lively local organisation to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join thier Colchester Office. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining an accurate Payroll and Accounting function, with a particular focus on managing the Accounts Payable Function.

Your new role

• Process the monthly payroll for 200+ staff members, ensuring all related activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Own the Accounts Payable function, including managing the payment of outstanding debts, contacting suppliers for information, and maintaining records of all communications.
• Resolve supplier queries efficiently to minimise short or late payments
• Proactively reduce aged balances and find solutions to resolve non-payment issues
• Liaise with staff and partners around the practice to resolve client queries
• Provide support for other areas within the finance team, including
• Analysing and processing credit card payments for all offices
• Setting up new staff members
• Provide cover for posting receipts and bank reconciliations during holiday periods
• Any additional ad hoc duties or support in the finance department

What you'll need to succeed

• Proficiency with Sage 50 Accounts & Payroll.
• MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience in data entry.
• At least three years of relevant work experience.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills within a financial environment.

Skills and Attributes:

• The ability to handle a demanding workload and work on your own initiative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

What you'll get in return

The company offers opportunities for flexible and remote work, understanding that a work-life balance benefits everyone. Holiday entitlement includes 25 days plus bank holidays, with long service recognition and a festive shutdown. The company provides a supportive environment for personal and professional growth, including in-house coaching and mentoring. Competitive salaries are regularly reviewed and benchmarked to ensure fair pay, and the company is proud to be a real living wage employer. Other benefits include a death in service benefit, early finish incentives when practice targets are met, additional leave for volunteering (up to 2 days), health and mental wellness programs, an employee referral scheme, and employee working groups.

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