Payroll and Finance Assistant

Clark Door
Carlisle, England
3 weeks ago

Job Purpose

The Payroll and Finance Assistant will be primarily responsible for the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll for approximately 80–100 employees, supporting the monthly payroll for salaried staff, and managing related statutory submissions and reporting. The role will also provide administrative ad hoc accounts assistant duties, including providing cover for the purchase and sales ledger functions when required and for a full time role, may utilise your skills to assist other departments within the business.

Please note that for a part time position, due to the timing of the payroll processing, the working hours would predominantly be at the front end of the week.

About You

You are an organised and detail-focused individual with a strong foundation in payroll administration and a willingness to support wider business functions. You take pride in delivering accurate work and thrive in a role where confidentiality, reliability, and professionalism are essential. You’re a team player who enjoys helping others and are comfortable working across different departments to meet shared deadlines and objectives.

You’re also adaptable and open to supporting general finance and administrative tasks, bringing a flexible and proactive approach to day-to-day operations. Whether processing weekly wages, booking travel and accommodation, or assisting with ledger entries, you’re someone who gets the job done efficiently and with care.

To be successful in this role, you will:

· Have experience working in a payroll function, ideally including weekly payroll processing.

· Demonstrate a clear understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, RTI submissions, pensions, and CIS.

· Be confident using payroll software and Microsoft Excel for data entry, reconciliations, and reporting.

· Show excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of business administration.

· Be able to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion at all times.

· Work well independently, but also thrive in a collaborative team environment.

· Be organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines without compromising quality.

· Communicate clearly and professionally with staff, managers, and external bodies when required.

· Be open to learning new systems and processes, and willing to assist across purchase/sales ledger duties and other admin tasks as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Duties:

· Accurately prepare and process weekly payroll for hourly-paid employees (circa 80–100 staff), ensuring correct pay, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.

Accounts Assistant Duties:

Other Duties

· Provide administrative support for other departments within the business, where required

Other Responsibilities

Confidentiality

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality in respect of guests, clients and all company information.

Health and Safety

To carry out the duties in accordance with the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Diversity

Have due regard to equal opportunities at all times, and to work in a fair and reasonable manner towards all people, ensuring service standards are maintained for all staff.

Quality

Provide support in striving to create a client service culture with total commitment to quality.

Other Duties

The duties and responsibilities in this role profile are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside the general scope of this grade of post will be mutually agreed with the post holder.

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary: £28 000 FTE

Hours of Work: We are open to Full-time (36.30 hours) and Part-time (minimum of 20 hours) per week.

Benefits:

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 36.30 per week

Benefits:

Work Location: In person

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