Payroll Officer/ Accounts Assistant

Due to continued growth, my client based just outside Maidstone is looking for a Payroll Officer/Accounts Assistant to join their established accounts department. Reporting directly to the FD you will be responsible for processing the payroll for a growing team of staff whilst supporting the accounts team.Key responsibilities include: Validating and processing timesheets and holiday claims, setting up new starters, importing weekly pay figures to our payroll software, Calculating and processing manual payroll adjustments, assessing employees' pension contributions, preparing payroll reports and making RTI submissions to HMRC. You will also be expected to assist in all aspects of the accounts function such as purchase ledger, sales ledger, balance sheet reconciliations and credit control.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within payroll and accounts. You will need to have the ability to work to tight deadlines and targets, have strong excel skills and have excellent communication skills as you will be dealing with both internal and external customers.This is a unique opportunity to join a flourishing, expanding organisation and have a huge impact on both your personal career and the future success of this company.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.