Senior Accounts Assistant

Job Title:
Accounts Assistant - based in Wetherby, Leeds
Hybrid working: 1 day from home after probationary period
Hours: 830am - 5pm or similar shift
Holidays: 24 days + bank holidays

All round accounts assistant to support the finance team, working alongside 2 additional accounts clerks, assisting with end-to-end payroll (training will be provided, no experience needed). Responsible for both sides of the ledgers and bank and credit card reconciliations.

• Bank reconciliations
• Chasing outstanding debts (credit control)
• Full management of end-to-end purchase ledgers.
• Reconciling payments and preparing BACS/FPS files for salary and supplier payments.
• Ensuring all payroll activities comply with HMRC regulations and employment law.
• Running monthly/yearly payroll reports for management, including costings, tax filings (RTI), and pension returns.
• Assisting with end-to-end processing of weekly/monthly payroll, including new starters, leavers, and contract changes.
• Verifying timekeeping records from security staff, monitoring clock-in/out times, and calculating complex overtime, shift premiums, and holiday pay.
• Ensuring correct deductions for tax, national insurance, pensions (auto-enrolment), and any salary sacrifices.
• Managing Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Maternity/Paternity Pay (SMP/SPP), and final pay for departing employees.

• Software: Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage or XERO ) and Basic Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
• Numeracy: Exceptional mathematical skills and accuracy, with the ability to handle manual calculations.