This is a fantastic opportunity with an established and thriving business who are now looking for someone to join their small but experienced Finance team in the role of Finance Assistant. The main duties of this role will revolve around payroll and VAT but there will also be an involvement in other areas of finance and the wider business, offering plenty of variety.
Naturally, the ability to follow processes and work accurately is a requirement, but so too is the ability to work independently, to think 'outside the box' and offer ideas for improving systems and efficiencies.
Ideally, you will have strong Payroll and VAT processing knowledge and experience. In addition, an understanding of Double Entry Bookkeeping with a strong grasp of numbers would be highly advantageous.
As you will be joining a friendly team, an equally friendly and confident personality would suit.
Responsibilities:
Timesheet entry checks to obtain approvals for overtime and allowance payments.
Process monthly payroll (circa 70 staff), producing reports from Sage for reconciliation purposes.
Assist with Payroll year end P11D & PAYE Settlement Agreement.
Pension system administration.
Payment of all payroll taxes and pensions.
Ensure compliance with HMRC rules and regulations, including Making Tax Digital rules.
Monthly reconciliation of VAT accounts to VAT reports, including resolution of tax queries.
Quarterly VAT return.
Preparation of quarterly WEEE reporting.
Accounts Receivable invoicing for shipments and advance payments.
Supplier Statement reconciliations.
Provide cover for tasks within the Finance Team.
Requirements:
Strong understanding of payroll and VAT is preferable.
Excellent IT skills - Microsoft Office i.e., Word, Excel (vlookups, pivot tables etc), Outlook.
Experience of SAGE 50cloud Payroll software
Flexible, dependable and able to thrive in a busy environment.
Based in Droitwich, Worcestershire.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm (hybrid home based & office based working).
Salary £23,000 to £27,000 dependant on experience.
27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance.
