Are you looking to advance your finance career working for a business that cares about its employee's progression? Do you possess a flair for mathematics and a keen eye for detail? Are you looking for a role with the scope to being responsible for the company finances, as a Finance Manager / Financial Controller? If this is you, read on as LivePay a payroll services business based in Mansfield is looking for a friendly but objective Accounts Assistant to join their growing team!

With over 40 years of expertise in the payroll services sector, LivePay stands out as a trusted leader, serving a diverse client base with a unique, in-house developed system. Recognised as the 'Outsource Provider of the Year' for two consecutive years, they take immense pride in delivering personalised, high-quality service to clients. They are at an exciting stage of growth, expanding both their client portfolio and team. They are looking to build the company over the next few years with an aim over the next 5 years to double turnover through a combination of internal and external sales strategies which would be guided and monitored by the current and forecast analysis of the business. As part of this dynamic journey, they are focusing on implementing advanced analysis of client trends and business performance to ensure that they continue to excel during this period of rapid development. Joining LivePay means being part of an award-winning company committed to innovation, excellence, and personal growth.

The ideal candidate should possess strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and accuracy, while also being an effective team player. As a member of the LivePay team, you will collaborate with the Directors to analyse the company's performance in relation to its 5-year business plan and provide progress reports on key intermediate targets.

Benefits of the role:

31 days holiday
Referral bonus scheme
Additional holiday purchase scheme
Salary Sacrifice pension scheme
Company events
Optional company-funded training

What will the role be doing?

As an Accounting Technician (AT) you would liaise with the senior management team to assist and advise on business finance matters, to enable to business to grow and improve profitability. This will include the ownership of all accounts matters - including all bookkeeping tasks, completing VAT returns, Invoicing, and producing and interpreting management account reports. There will also be a need to operate payrolls to have an understanding of how the business systems work and provide support to the Implementation and Bureau teams when setting and operating payroll journals for customers. You will need experience of :

Preparing the monthly invoices for customers - regular & Ad-hoc using SAGE
Managing a purchase ledger
Preparing monthly management reports
- Trial balance
- Balance sheet
- P&L
- Cash flow forecast
Assisting in preparing an annual budget
Management of aged debts/credit control
Management of supplier accounts and sourcing new suppliers as needed
Preparing and running a payroll

What skills and personal qualities would you like the applicant to have?

Experience in producing and presenting precise and accurate management accounts and forecasts
AAT level 4 qualification (or equivalent) or be willing to undergo this training
Understanding and using SAGE accounts software to complete day-to-day duties.
Empathy with stakeholders
Excellent communication skills
Ability to coordinate with internal and external areas of the business.
Ability to prioritize and schedule workload.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and similar tools.
As the role is office based then live within commutable distance

If you feel this is the right role for you and you are the ideal candidate to take the business to the next level then please attach your CV to the link provided and Live Pay will be in direct contact.