NLB Solutions

NLB Solutions are working with an organisation that are looking to recruit for an Accounts Assistant/Credit Controller to cover maternity cover an 18 month FTC based in St Albans. They would like the successful candidate to have experience of dealing with areas that include credit control and purchase ledger. The opportunity will report into the Management Accountant that has been instrumental in making the team operate effectively and efficiently in the requirements of the business. The role is to work as part of team of 5 and is supported by an individual that offers mentorship and development. The role will need someone proactive and with good communication skills. An individual with at least of 3 years of experience as a minimum is required to make a success of this opportunity. They will offer hybrid working, 4 days from home and 1 day in the office. Duties: Regular credit control duties Collection of outstanding debts and accurate allocation of payments Maintenance of the sales ledger including investigation of debtor queries and processing of refunds as necessary Daily reconciliation of bank account(s) and monthly nominal ledger reconciliations Regular purchase ledger duties Checking and processing invoices, credit notes and staff/Board expenses Ensuring invoices are authorised in a timely manner to ensure supplier payment terms are met Processing payments of authorised invoices Other duties such as month end nominal ledger reconciliations Work on ad hoc projects as required Person Spec: Experience in Purchase and Sales Ledger and Credit Control Excellent communication skills Experience of working on Accounting packages and Excel

NLB Solutions are working with a client in Luton that are looking for a qualified accountant that has advanced Excel skills to deal with forecasting for balance sheets/working capital. The individual will look at working papers and look to provide 4 periods of actuals and 8 periods of forecasts for budget against year end expectations. Once the Excel fills have been created and agreed they will then be up loaded into Adaptive. Person Spec: Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA or CIMA Excellent Excel (VBA and Macros) Balance sheet expertise

A well-established Accountancy business based in Hemel Hempstead are looking for a Finance Administrator to support an existing well-established team. The successful individual should have worked in a finance role previously, ideally within practice and have experience in an outsourced accounts and payroll function for a variety of companies, you will provide essential administrative support across multiple clients. This junior-level role is ideal for someone early in their career who is highly organised, accurate, and eager to develop skills in finance administration, payroll support, and compliance. The business is based in excellent located offices and offers access to local amenities and free parking. The company encourage employees with their development and will offer support and development. Duties: Administrative and Financial Support for Clients Assist with weekly timesheet checks and preparation of basic payroll inputs. Verify contractor hours, pay rates, and supporting documents for accuracy. Support the preparation and distribution of client invoices. Update internal systems and financial records with a high level of accuracy. Assist in basic reconciliations and data entry tasks. Client and Contractor Communication Respond to routine queries from contractors and contacts. Escalate complex issues to senior members of the team. Maintain professional and timely communication across all channels. General Back Office Administration Maintain well-organised digital filing and document management systems. Support shared inbox management and the smooth running of daily workflows. Contribute to continuous improvements in processes and team efficiency. Person Spec: Essential: Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Good written and verbal communication skills. Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook. Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work to weekly deadlines. Desirable (Training Provided Where Required): Previous experience in an office or administrative role. Basic understanding of PAYE, payroll processes. Familiarity with accounting or payroll software such as Xero or Sage.

NLB Solutions are working with a large business in Luton that are moving to a new system for both payroll and accounting and so would like someone that is an experienced Payroller that has worked on Workday and has potentially done testing. This role will report into the Payroll Manager who will offer support in the day to day activities of the payroll processing and the testing for the upcoming implementation of Workday. The business offer a great open plan office with parking and you will be part of a team of 10+ payrollers on a day to day basis. The payrolls will be mainly weekly processing and then with one head office monthly payroll. Duties: Support the delivery of fortnightly, 4-weekly and monthly payrolls for approximately 16,000 employees Process internal Management & Admin (M&A) 4-weekly payrolls Assist with TUPE transfers and payroll elements of mobilisation activity Ensure payroll accuracy, integrity and compliance with HMRC legislation Manage submissions to HMRC including RTI, P35/P60 and statutory reporting Reconcile payroll data and oversee associated payments including HMRC, pensions and benefits Manage pension administration including Auto Enrolment, LGPS and other workplace schemes Review off-cycle payments and implement controls to minimise exceptions Collaborate closely with HR, Finance and operational teams Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and system functionality Deliver training to operational managers on payroll systems and processes Contribute to payroll system transition and transformation initiatives Person Spec: Strong experience operating within a high-volume, fast-paced payroll environment Excellent knowledge of PAYE and HMRC regulations Sound understanding of TUPE and contractual pay obligations Experience managing multiple payroll cycles Strong knowledge of employee benefits and associated tax implications Confident supporting change within a growing organisation

NLB Solutions are working with a owner managed hospitality business that are looking for an experienced accounts manager to oversee the Payroll, AP and AR teams on a day to day basis. This role will require strong financial governance, accurate consolidation of Group accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and effective support to key stakeholders. The business are looking for someone that has come from a hospitality background and the candidate could be qualified by experience or studying towards a qualification. The role operates on a hybrid working model: 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home each week. With an experienced team around them, this role will require someone that is able to learn and adapt quickly in a fast paced environment. Duties: Over-see and review all financial reporting for the Group Preparation of weekly flash, monthly, quarterly, including production of monthly reporting and consolidation Oversee and manage Group Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions Respond to financial reporting queries from the business and shareholders Assist in managing the annual audit process and liaise with auditors Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of supplier accounts and balance sheets Support and management of daily Group cashflow Maintain regular communication with external parties including banks. Oversee the management of Group expenses and ensure adherence to the expense policy Identify opportunities to improve processes, including transformational changes. Work cross-functionally with internal teams to drive business performance Person Spec: Advanced skills in the use of MS products, particularly Excel Have demonstrable knowledge and experience across all areas of financial accountability Have extensive experience of computer bases accounting systems (currently Xero) Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and consolidation processes Strong knowledge of AP / AR / Payroll Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills

A well-established Accountancy business based in Hemel Hempstead are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support an existing well-established team. The successful individual should have worked in a finance role previously, ideally within practice and have experience in assisting with processing weekly and monthly payroll, knowledge of umbrella, CIS and limited company would be beneficial. The business is based in excellent located offices and offers access to local amenities and free parking. The company encourage employees with their development and will offer support and mentoring. Duties To ensure payrolls are completed, from import of client data through to BACS payments, ensure compliance with Tax/NIC other legislation. Application of Statutory forms and Tax documents Payroll Reconciliation To create invoices and deal with any invoice related queries Handling telephone and email payroll queries Administration - expense processing, expense checking, portal guidance, ID checks, Contract of Employment checks Person Spec: Knowledge of umbrella/CIS/limited company industry Knowledge of the recruitment industry Ability to work as part of a team Excellent IT skills including CRM / Payroll Systems use and intermediate Excel Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal Good payroll legislation knowledge Fast data entry skills, accurate & good attention to detail