Lawson Elliott Recruitment is partnering with a successful and well-established organisation to recruit a Payroll & Accounts Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team-oriented finance team in a varied role that combines payroll and accounting responsibilities.
Reporting to the Payroll and Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end payroll while also supporting the finance team across accounts payable and general accounting duties. This position offers a diverse workload, ongoing development and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a supportive and high-performing team.
Responsibilities
End-to-end payroll processing
Managing payroll workflows, leave approvals and employee changes
Processing new starter documentation and onboarding
Preparing payroll reports and maintaining accurate payroll records
Ensuring payroll compliance with relevant legislation and company policies
Calculating terminations, redundancies and payroll adjustments
Assisting with month-end and year-end payroll reporting
Accounts payable processing, including invoice processing,
coding and supplier reconciliations
Preparing payment runs and resolving supplier queries
Managing the payroll and accounts inboxes
Providing accounts receivable support and assisting with general finance administration
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payroll and accounts queries
Identifying opportunities to improve payroll and finance processes
Assisting with ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required
Ideal Candidate
3+ years' experience in a similar position
Demonstrated experience processing end-to-end payroll
Exposure to accounts payable or broader accounting functions
Solid attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Robust organisational and time management abilities with the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team
A proactive approach with a willingness to improve processes and take ownership
Experience using payroll, HRIS and accounting systems, with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
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