Job Title: Payroll & Accounts Assistant Team: Finance Reports to: Assistant Accountant Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (9-5:30pm, Monday Friday) What your job is all about: Working with the companys Finance and Management teams to process weekly and salaried payroll for Mash Direct and for Mash Farm. In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to support wider Accounts and HR projects to help drive the company towards its key strategic goals. Who you are: To excel at Mash Direct it is important to share our ethos, be able to work well as part of a team and maintain an enthusiastic and positive attitude at work. Applicants should have 2 to 5 years experience working in a payroll function (c250 employees) and able to demonstrate practical experience of the following: Key Responsibilities: Payroll Processing: Administer and process end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll for c250 employees using Sage software, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and company policies. Statutory Deductions: Calculate and process PAYE, National Insurance, and pension contributions. Employee Records: Maintain accurate records, updating changes promptly (starters, leavers, employment status, role changes). Time and Attendance: Manage and reconcile records reporting payroll data daily to Senior Leadership. Payments: Upload payments to the bank account each week once payroll is finalised. Compliance: Ensure adherence to UK payroll legislation, tax laws, and regulations. Reporting: Prepare and submit statutory reports (RTI, EPS, FPS, ONS) and generate payroll reports for management KPI information. Support: Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies. Year-End Transactions: Complete payroll year-end transactions and assist in audits. Collaboration: Work closely with HR and managers to ensure seamless payroll processes and accuracy. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements and review controls. HMRC Forms: Process P60s, P45s, P11Ds, and Annual Returns. This is a guideline of the key responsibilities required for this position. In return a competitive remuneration package applies. Skills: Sage