We are currently working in partnership with a Manufacturing company based in Durham, who are recruiting for a Finance and Payroll Assistant. The position is permanent and is based at the organisations office in Durham.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll and finance administration, with experience processing monthly payroll, maintaining supplier accounts, producing financial reports and supporting wider accounting activities.

Duties will include:

· Processing the monthly payroll, completing all associated submissions accurately and within the required timescales

· Assisting with month-end procedures, respond to financial queries from other departments, and provide holiday cover for the Credit Controller as required

· Processing supplier invoices in line with authorisation procedures, checking that all information is accurate and recorded correctly

· Liaising with suppliers to resolve queries, reconcile accounts, and create and maintain accurate supplier account records

· Preparing weekly creditor reports covering required invoices and credits, together with monthly supplier analysis reports

· Supporting cash and statutory reporting by preparing daily bank balance reports, completing bank reconciliations and revaluations, and assisting with VAT return preparation and submission

Experience required:

· Processing end-to-end payroll, including calculating payments, deductions and statutory requirements

· Processing supplier invoices, matching purchase orders and resolving invoice queries

· Carrying out supplier statement reconciliations and investigating account discrepancies

· Supporting month-end finance activities, including bank reconciliations and the preparation of payroll and financial reports

Rewards and Benefits:

· Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access

· Increasing Annual Leave Entitlement based on Length of Service

Working hours:

· 37.5 hours per week

· Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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