Payroll & Finance Assistant

Location: Coventry, CV4
Salary: UP to £28,000 per annum
Type: Full-Time

Are you a detail-oriented and organised individual with experience in payroll and finance? Join our client's dynamic team as a Payroll & Finance Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting the finance department and ensuring the smooth operation of payroll and financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Duties:

• Accurately record and produce weekly and monthly payroll.
• Timely and accurate pension reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of deductions, including CSA.
• Produce and record P32, FPS, and EPS.
• Generate and post payroll journals for month-end reporting.
• Calculate and submit P11D and annual leave accruals.
• Regularly update the headcount.
• Monitor the payroll email inbox, responding to queries efficiently.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation.
• Plan and manage your workload to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Finance Assistant Duties:

• Assist in reconciling 10 bank accounts, including those in 4 currencies.
• Provide support for debtors and creditors management.
• Assist with inter company reconciliation.
• Undertake any ad-hoc duties as requested by the Group Financial Controller.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Respond flexibly to management requests and support the business when required.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as necessary to support personal and professional development.
• Ensure waste is minimized to benefit the company and the environment.

General & Legal Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain quality standards.
• Adhere to company procedures and uphold high standards of customer service.
• Maintain a tidy working area to support health and safety practices.
• Attend health and safety training as required and comply fully with health and safety policies.

About You:

• Experience in payroll processing and financial assistance is essential.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your workload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail, especially with numbers and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills to handle queries and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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