Payroll / Finance Assistant

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this Payroll / Finance Assistant role will include but are not limited to:

• Accurate processing and payment of temporary workers according to signed timesheets submitted.
• Liaising with candidates regarding any payroll issues and prompt follow-up for any outstanding queries.
• Updating the database with information received and ensuring that data received is filed correctly.
• Generate invoices for temporary and permanent placements in a timely manner, adhering to client requirements.
• Producing client reports to accompany invoices as requested.
• External reporting to HMRC for intermediaries.
• P11D reporting.
• Coding purchase invoices to the correct purchase ledger accounts after approval by the relevant department managers.
• Processing all invoices to the purchase ledger and reconciling the purchase ledger on a monthly basis.
• Monthly payment run of supplier invoices using accounting software.
• Chasing up any outstanding invoices from the various internal departments and liaising directly with suppliers.
• Raising, issuing and processing sales invoices for permanent and contract placements.
• Allocating of receipts to the correct client ledger accounts.
• Updating schedules to recognise work in progress and liaising with each sales team to establish start dates to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
• Posting of all bank transactions to the cashbook.
• Reconciliation of the bank accounts (sterling account completed daily and foreign accounts weekly).
• Month end reconciliations to be reviewed by the Management Accountant and signed off.
• Payment of expenses, reviewing valid receipts and appropriate authorisation of expenses.

Skills

The skills and experience required for this Payroll / Finance Assistant role include but are not limited to:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position.
• Strong Excel skills and computer literacy.
• Self-motivated, efficient and reliable.
• The ability to work under strict time constraints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as you will work closely with both clients and candidates.

Apply

To apply for this Payroll / Finance Assistant role, please use the apply button.

Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 30 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.