Payroll/ Finance Assistant with ref. J36392

A great role is being offered by our client, who is a well-established manufacturer and respected company within Sudbury, looking for a competent payroll professional to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis!

Working within a large finance team and working to provide a professional and efficient payroll, your duties will consist of:

Preparing monthly payrolls for all group companies (8 companies) and that processing is produced in a timely manner prior to checking by the Group Finance Supervisor.
Maintain the pension schedule
An understanding of PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP and SPP is desirable.
Prepare monthly headcount reports to be included in the management accounts.
Preparing month end payroll journals for processing within Sage.
Assisting with the preparation of payroll year end reports
Processing employee expense claims and ensure they are reimbursed weekly.
Complete ONS surveys whilst working alongside the Finance Director.
To assist HR in the preparation of Health & Safety documentation and provide support when required.
Communicate regularly with the Group Finance Supervisor and Group Senior Finance Assistant to ensure that all issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
Strive to maintain the flexible element within the department, supporting fellow team members.
GDPR awareness and confidentiality is paramount.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Payroll experience within a similar size Group.
• Computer literate, with advanced use of Word and Excel packages.
• Previous accounting experience, knowledge of Sage Line 50 package advantageous.
• Positive and flexible in approach, highly driven and self-motivated.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail, methodical approach to work always ensuring accuracy.
• Reliable, trustworthy and highly confidential due to the requirements of the job.
• Excellent team worker, with the ability to work alone.
• Calm confident and polite when dealing with employees, customers & suppliers.

What you Get In Return?

• Competitive Salary
• Generous annual leave
• 35 Hour Work Week
• Continuous Growth Opportunities

If you are interested in this position, or would like to find out more, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV to thomas@compasspoint.co.uk

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