Accounts Assistant

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK

Listing for: Marc Daniels

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18

Job specializations:

Administrative/Clerical
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Office Administrator/ Coordinator

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35000 GBP Yearly GBP 35000.00 YEAR

Marc Daniels are working with a well established company based in Henley-on-Thames seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to join their team. You will support the processing of multiple payrolls for their clients, VAT return assistance alongside company secretarial duties.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the end-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for approximately 30
-40 employees Assist with inbound calls (approximately 5- 30 calls a day) Input employee data, including starters, leavers, tax codes, pensions, and statutory payments. Check timesheets, overtime, and holiday pay calculations. Ensure accurate RTI (Real Time Information) submissions to HMRC. Administer auto-enrolment and pension contributions. Deal with payroll-related queries from clients and employees promptly. Maintain accurate records and comply with GDPR and HMRC requirements.

VAT return assistance Company secretarial tasks including confirmation statement filing; help setting up new companies; help filing various forms with companies house Assistance with accounts tasks Scope to also support bookkeeping tasks Provide general administrative support to the payroll and accounts team.

Skills and Experience:

Previous experience in payroll processing Strong knowledge of UK PAYE, NIC, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP) and pension auto-enrolment. Familiarity with payroll software (e.g. Sage Payroll). VAT return experience is advantageous Worked in a similar role previously High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. If you are looking for a role where you will enjoy being part of an established and supportive team, whilst taking ownership of the payroll function and making it your own and being flexible and willing to support the accounts department this could be the role for you. You will be office based but some flexibility is possible.

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