Payroll and Accounts Administrator

I am delighted to be working with leading manufacture based in Thirsk. Due to continued organic growth my client is looking to recruit an experienced Payroll and Accounts Administrator to join their finance function on a full time permanent basis.

This role will report to the Finance Manager and the successful candidate will be responsible for payroll for two companies. In addition you will also assist in finance administration.

The Role:

• Maintain accurate employee records,
• Prepare two monthly payrolls and ensure salaries are correct and paid on time (currently using Sage Payroll)
• Calculate all SSP, SMP and other payments and deductions from salaries
• Record and monitor staff absences, including monitoring of annual leave to ensure staff are taking regular holiday
• Maintain accurate pension scheme membership records and ensure new starters are onboarded to the scheme in the correct manner.
• Calculate all payments due to HMRC and pension providers and ensure these are paid in a timely manner.
• Receive, check, obtain approval and process all staff expense claims
• Reconcile Company credit card statements with receipts
• Calculate all customer rebates due on a monthly
• Reconcile all claims for rebate payments from customers
• Assist the other Finance Administrators with the processing of sales and purchase invoices as required
• Provide ongoing support to the Finance team as required and guided by the Finance Manager

Experience / Skills / Attributes Required

• Payroll experience in a similar role within the private sector.
• Basic accounting knowledge at sales and purchase ledger
• Experience of using ERP/MRP software and computerised financial packages.
• Up to date knowledge of trends and best practices relating to payroll, including taxation, SSP, SMP, pension rules etc.
• Ability to work on own initiative but also be a team player.

This is a great opportunity to join successful growing business, The role offer a diverse range of duties long term stability and fantastic benefits including company bonuses.