Accounts & Payroll Assistant Location: Office-based
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Macildowie Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well-established, growing SME to recruit an Accounts & Payroll Assistant into their finance team. This is a fully office-based role, ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional with strong experience across accounts, credit control, and payroll.
This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in day-to-day financial operations within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
The RoleAccounts * Posting transactions and maintaining accurate financial records within Sage systems

* Processing supplier invoices and staff expenses accurately and on time

* Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations using Sage 50, Sage 200, and Sage Intact

* Matching purchase orders and delivery notes to invoices

* Assisting with month-end close activities

* Handling supplier queries professionally and efficiently

* Managing a shared finance email inbox

* Supporting ad-hoc finance projects and process improvements

* Carrying out other finance duties as required

Credit Control * Monitoring customer accounts and outstanding balances

* Chasing overdue payments via phone and email

* Maintaining accurate debtor records within Sage

* Resolving payment queries efficiently

* Producing aged debtor reports

Payroll * Processing payroll accurately and on time

* Maintaining employee payroll records

* Processing starters, leavers, and contractual changes

* Calculating statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)

* Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation

* Liaising with HMRC and pension providers

About You Essential Requirements:
* Previous experience in an accounts and payroll role

* Strong working knowledge of Sage 50, Sage 200, and Sage Intacct

* Proven experience with bank reconciliations and invoice processing

* Experience in credit control

* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

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