Payroll & Overhead Accountant | Temp up to 12 months | £30-35k DOE
Your new company
I am recruiting a Assistant Accountant for a dynamic company based in Nelson. They are looking for a new addition to the team to cover a position while a member of the team is due to go on maternity leave. This is a full-time position with hybrid working and will be up to a period of 12 months!
Your new role
In your new role as an Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for providing accurate weekly payroll information to the external payroll provider for over 450 employees. As well as looking after cost centres and managing spend vs forecasts and budgets. You will create the weekly payroll to upload & submit to the external payroll provider, you will also liaise with HR regarding new starters, leavers and changes to employment T&Cs, process court & statutory documents, e.g. SSP, submit pension information, manage employee queries relating to pay and pensions, process weekly expenses for payment, post all payroll related journals, is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the overhead lines including posting accruals, prepayments and adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations. Reporting on key variances and working with cost centre owners to identify areas of opportunity or risk and any other duties required of you.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed within this role, you must have proven payroll experience and ideally some experience with management accounts, knowledge of accounting systems such as Dynamics 365. Being a proficient user of Excel is a necessity. Have a methodical approach with good organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, able to work well under pressure and to demanding deadlines with excellent verbal and written communication skills and lastly, highly organised with a positive outlook.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary up to £35,000, have involvement in the company's pension scheme with generous contributions, 28 days holiday, on-site parking and annual social events.
What you need to do now
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