Payroll Assistant

• Annual Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
• Location: Maidstone
• Job Type: Permanent full-time
• Working Arrangement:  Office based

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Controller and Accounts Assistant to manage end-to-end payroll processes and handle accommodation income accounting. This role requires precision and a strong understanding of payroll regulations and accounting principles to ensure all employees are paid correctly and company finances are accurately recorded.

• Process the company’s payroll monthly, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payments.
• Manage all payroll data inputs including new hires, terminations, and updates to employee records.
• Calculate and update absence records, including annual and statutory leaves.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll-related regulations, including tax, social security, and employment laws.
• Handle annual filings such as P60s and P11Ds and manage pension contributions and deductions.
• Act as the primary contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing clear and prompt responses.
• Reconcile accommodation booking payments with bank statements and accurately record them in the accounting system.
• Ensure all accommodation income is recorded correctly within the accounting period and reconcile occupancy records with financial results.
• Support the finance team with general accounting duties to ensure smooth financial operations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for financial analysis and reporting.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with in-house payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Experienced in bank and credit card reconciliations and financial month-end closing activities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet varying workload demands.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Competitive company pension (matched up to 8%).
• Discounts on food and employee discounts.
• Free tickets to events and free on-site parking.
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme including free flu jabs.
• Life insurance and private medical insurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, bereavement leave, and sick pay.

To apply for the Payroll Controller and Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV now!