Payroll & Accounts Assistant

The Role:

We are currently supporting a well-established organisation in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, who are seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a maternity-cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong payroll and management accounts experience who thrives in a busy, deadline-driven environment.

As the Payroll & Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate payroll, VAT reporting, month-end duties and banking tasks. Working closely with internal teams, you will be joining a supportive, professional finance function where your contribution will be genuinely valued. This Payroll & Accounts Assistant role is offered on a hybrid basis—3 days in the office and 2 from home, working 08:30-17:00, Monday to Friday.

• End-to-end preparation of payroll for 250+ employees
• Processing monthly overtime and holiday pay calculations
• Working closely with HR and an external payroll provider to ensure payroll accuracy
• Preparing and posting month-end journals and accruals
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Posting intercompany recharges
• Supporting payment runs, bank posting and bank reconciliations
• Managing expense system users, training and payment runs
• Preparing VAT reports and contributing to annual PSA & P11D work

• AAT qualified or equivalent
• Proven experience in payroll processing
• Strong understanding of management accounts
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, data analysis)
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight month-end deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days home