Finance Assistant

Accounts Payable & Expenses

• Process supplier invoices in SAP ERP and ensure timely payments
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries
• Manage staff expense claims and travel advances, ensuring compliance with company policies

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees and sub-contractors (IR35), including starters, leavers, statutory deductions, and year-end reports
• Maintain accurate employee records in ADP/Ciphr software, ensuring compliance with legislation
• Administer pensions and statutory reporting (e.g., HMRC)
• Reconcile time & attendance systems and resolve queries
• Prepare P11
  
  Ds, P60s, and ad-hoc payments such as holiday pay
• Handle employee payroll queries with efficiency and professionalism

• Reconcile bank accounts and process daily transactions
• Maintain financial databases and spreadsheets with accuracy
• Ensure timely cost allocation to correct coding
• Manage the Company Fixed Asset Register and support policy development
• Provide cover for colleagues during holidays/absence and assist with ad-hoc finance administration

• An introductory course or certification from a body like the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) can be an advantage
• Previous experience in a busy finance department with knowledge of accounting procedures
• Experience in an SME environment is an advantage
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• A proactive team player who takes ownership and meets deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work with both finance and non-finance colleagues
• Flexibility to travel to other offices (including occasional overnight stays)

• Competitive Salary
• Private Medical Insurance at Single, Partner and Family levels
• Non Contributory Pension Scheme