Payroll/Accounts Assistant

Location: Oxfordshire Type: Permanent Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 Per Annum Orka Financial is partnering with a growing business based in Henley-on-Thames who are seeking to hire a Payroll/Finance Assistant to join their clients finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining financial records, supporting monthly and year-end reporting. Manage the full payroll cycle on a regular schedule, including end-of-year processing. Maintain accurate payroll data by collecting and entering information relating to hours worked, deductions, and benefits. Accurately calculate net pay and deductions, ensuring compliance with tax and legal obligations. Respond to employee queries regarding payslips, deductions, and payroll adjustments. Ensure strict adherence to internal payroll policies, procedures, and employment legislation. Uphold confidentiality standards concerning employee pay and benefits information. Submit pension contributions accurately and generate related reports. Prepare payroll summaries for internal tracking and managerial review. Support the month-end management accounts process, including balance sheet reconciliations. Perform variance analysis and review cost centre performance. Contribute to the preparation of accruals and prepayments. Complete VAT calculations and returns. Carry out daily bank reconciliations across all group entities. Purchase ledger process from invoice entry to BACS payments. ..... full job details .....