Part Time Accounts Assistant / Payroll

Job Description

Part Time Accounts Assistant /Payroll Permanent based in Kettering NN15

Job Purpose:

This role supports the Finance Team in delivering accurate and timely payroll and accounting processes while maintaining the businesss financial records up to trial balance. You will play a key part in monthly reporting financial control and payroll accuracy particularly for the production team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting Duties:

• Prepare monthly accounts up to trial balance.
• Complete month-end tasks including accruals prepayments and journals.
• Reconcile nominal ledger and bank accounts regularly resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register and monthly depreciation.
• Support and cover Purchase and Sales Ledger functions when needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Assist with year-end accounts and provide audit documentation.
• Ensure records are accurate complete and aligned with statutory/company requirements.
• Carry out other ad hoc accounting duties as required.

Payroll Duties:

• Act as first point of contact for payroll queries for production staff.
• Maintain and update the companys time recording system daily.
• Resolve incomplete/inaccurate time entries with relevant departments.
• Work closely with HR to ensure payroll data is current and accurate.
• Flag any payroll discrepancies with HR in a timely manner.
• Enrol new employees and process payroll changes in the system.
• Compile and process monthly payroll in line with deadlines.
• Complete month-end payroll tasks including RTI submissions.
• Submit pension contributions and manage auto-enrolment communications.
• Ensure GDPR compliance throughout payroll processing.
• Provide cover for monthly admin payroll when required.
• Perform other ad hoc payroll-related duties as needed.

Person Specification:

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills for liaising across departments.
• Proactive and professional approach to responsibilities.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a dual payroll and accounting role is essential.
• Experience producing accounts to trial balance.
• AAT ACCA or CIMA part-qualified desirable but not essential.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is beneficial but not required.

Hours of Work:

• Part-time 25 to 30 hours per week (flexible within core business hours)

Work Location:

• Office based at Kettering Venture Park Kettering (NN15)

Benefits:

• Casual dress code
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension (auto-enrolment)
• Possible study support for AAT or ACCA following probation

If you are interested please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.

Disclaimer Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex age colour marital status race nationality or ethnic or national origin religion sexual orientation disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union less favourably than others. All vacancies advertised are open to all ages