Payroll & Accounts Payable Assistant

Recruiter
Astute Recruitment Ltd
Location
Nottinghamshire
Salary
£35,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
22 September 2026
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Job description

Payroll & Accounts Payable Assistant NG16 Permanent £35,000 DOE

Astute Recruitment are recruiting for a Payroll & Accounts Payable Assistant to join a well-established business based in the NG16 area. This is a varied role covering both payroll and wider finance, so you will need to have previous hands-on payroll experience, alongside experience in areas such as accounts payable.

Payroll experience is essential for this position. You will be responsible for supporting the payroll process and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, as well as assisting with the wider finance function.

The role will include:

Processing monthly payroll accurately and on time
Managing payroll queries and resolving discrepancies
Calculating statutory payments, deductions and adjustments
Processing P11 Ds and benefits where required
Processing purchase invoices and credit notes
Matching, coding and authorising invoices
Supplier statement reconciliations
Preparing and processing supplier payments
Dealing with supplier queries
Assisting with month-end processes
General finance administration and supporting the wider finance team

We're looking for someone with:

Previous hands-on payroll experience
Experience across accounts payable and wider finance
Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Good Excel skills
Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage deadlines
Good communication skills and confidence dealing with internal and external queries
A proactive, hands-on approach
The ability to work independently while also being part of a wider finance team
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