Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger and Payroll

Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger and PayrollChard, Somerset Office-based Manufacturing SMEMy client is a well-established, growing manufacturing business based in Chard, Somerset, supplying customers across the UK and internationally. With around 60 employees, they offer a friendly, supportive working environment and are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their small finance team.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts experience who is keen to develop their skills in a busy SME environment, with a particular focus on payroll.Role responsibilitiesPurchase LedgerProcess purchase orders on Progress PlusMatch purchase invoices to purchase orders on Progress PlusTransfer data to the accounts package (currently Sage Line 50)Maintain the purchase ledger and supplier recordsBuild and maintain good relationships with suppliersDeal with supplier queries promptly and professionallyPayrollProcess weekly payroll for c.50 employees (shared responsibility within the team)Ensure accurate input of hours, pay rates and deductionsApply UK payroll rules including SSP and statutory leave entitlements (e.g. paternity pay)Maintain payroll records and support with payroll-related queriesPerson profileSome accounts experience at assistant level (purchase ledger or similar)Payroll experience essential - ideally weekly payroll and exposure to statutory paymentsExperience in an SME environment desirableExperience with Sage Line 50 and/or Sage Payroll is an advantage, but ..... full job details .....