Payroll & Purchase Ledger Assistant

Payroll & Purchase Ledger Assistant

Full-Time - -30,000 + Excellent Benefits
Location: Sandbach | Office-Based

We are working with a reputable client based in Sandbach who is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant: Payroll & Purchase Ledger on a full-time, office-based basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and established team in a varied role that plays a key part in the financial operations of the business.

Salary & Benefits:

• -30,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Exceptional Death in Service policy
• Income Protection Insurance

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll (Primary Responsibility):

• Run and manage the weekly UK payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Process payroll in accordance with RUF (Refractor Users Federation) rules.
• Review and challenge any payroll discrepancies - ensuring employees claim the correct allowances and do not claim items outside of the RUF rules.
• Liaise with contracts managers who review hours only.

Purchase Ledger:

• Analyse and process purchase invoices through the online approval system.
• Prepare and execute weekly payments to suppliers.

Reporting & Admin:

• Maintain and update spreadsheets related to payroll and purchase ledger.
• Generate reports as required by the business.

Additional:

• Use and maintain data in Evolution M (a contractor-specific accounting system).
• Ideally, bring experience with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) to provide cover during staff holidays and absences.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in weekly payroll and purchase ledger is essential
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Confident with systems and spreadsheets
• Knowledge or experience with CIS is highly advantageous.

With a competitive salary and strong benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll and Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a well-established company, taking ownership of weekly payroll and purchase ledger responsibilities within a friendly and supportive team. Apply today!

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