Finance and Payroll Assistant

Senior Finance Assistant & Payroll Administrator Hours: 25 hours per week Contract: 12-month fixed term contract Salary: £29,000 full-time equivalent (£19,472 pro rata) Department: Finance Location: Middlesbrough area An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Assistant and Payroll Administrator to join a busy finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This part-time role will provide key support across finance administration, purchase ledger, reconciliations and payroll processing.The successful candidate will work closely with senior finance colleagues to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of financial processes, supporting timely, complete and accurate reporting.This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys working with detail, managing deadlines and contributing to a supportive team environment. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the day-to-day finance function, including financial administration and processing Taking responsibility for purchase ledger processes and ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately Carrying out bank reconciliations and supporting month-end routines Preparing, processing and finalising payroll activity in line with deadlines Ensuring payroll is accurate and compliant with relevant requirements, including statutory payments, auto enrolment and related deductions Maintaining accurate records and liaising with internal teams to resolve queries Supporting additional finance tasks and reporting requirements as neededThe ideal candidate will have: Previous experience within a finance, accounts or payroll role Strong purchase ledger and reconciliation experience Payroll processing experience, with a good understanding of payroll deadlines and accuracy requirements Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a teamWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)