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The post reports directly into our Director of Finance and the team comprises of a Finance & Funding Officer and a Finance Assistant & Purchase Ledger Clerk. The postholder will have broad experience in a Finance team, ideally in an education setting. The main focus of the post will be on management reporting and payroll as the post carries the responsibility of overseeing the organisation's payroll each month. Client Details I am pleased to be partnering with a leading organisation within the Education sector in recruiting for an experienced ACCA/CIMA qualified Accountant with payroll experience to take on a thoroughgoing role as part of a small, friendly Finance team of 4. Description Departmental income and expenditure accounts and consolidating them into the Institutional-wide monthly management accounts available for the SLT. To manage month-end procedures according to the timetable including (i) the sign off of balance sheet reconciliations, (ii) the calculation and posting of prepayments and accruals, and (iii) the processing and posting of card payments. Providing monthly analysis of key variances identified within each School/Business Support income and expenditure, and active involvement in any resulting action plans. This will require an excellent understanding of multiple processes spanning different Schools and Business Support functions, as well as coordinating and prioritizing workload across their team. Facilitating the budget-setting and planning process. This requires the provision of detailed budgetary performance and staffing requirement levels for each School/Department in advance of strategic financial planning meetings held each year. Outputs from these discussions underpin the organisations financial plan. Providing periodic re-forecasts for School and Business Support units and staff costs. Preparing the annual staffing complement budget. Developing a process regular updating of the staffing complement budget. Preparing capital appraisals in relation to projects Maintaining budget changes in Sage 200, ensuring appropriate documentation is retained. Maintaining the fixed-asset register. Maintaining an overview of spend within Schools and Business Support units and being proactive in identifying any issues. Issues should be resolved through early communication with the relevant School/Business Support unit and appropriate, agreed actions. Preparing the relevant tax returns including corporation tax and VAT and calculating relevant reliefs including theatre tax relief. Providing active input into completion the organisation's annual accounts including the supporting narrative and statistics. Liaising with external auditors as required. Providing input into other external statutory reporting as required. Leading on all aspects of the payroll including collation/provision of the payroll data to the outsourced payroll company for processing and dealing with staff payroll queries. Profile A successful Finance Manager should have: CCAB qualified (ACCA, CA, CIPFA, CIMA) Highly numerate and very comfortable working with large amounts of data. Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures. Demonstrably proactive in seeking solutions. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships both within a small close-knit Finance team and across the organization. The ability to communicate and convey information to non-financial people. The ability to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines. The ability to work on own initiative as well as under direction. Excellent IT skills and knowledge of Excel/applications in the Microsoft Office365 suite and the ability to and aptitude to be self-sufficient/to work with minimal IT support. Knowledge of Sage200 and Sage Payroll and other financial software packages. Personal integrity and high standards for self and others. Experience of working in a Finance role in an educational or performing arts setting. Proven, relevant experience in a similar accounting role. Experience in providing Finance Business Partnering Experience of project or product costing Experience of budget preparation. Experience of analysing variances and communicating these to non-financial people. Experience of running an in-house payroll. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 per annum. Attractive benefits package tailored to support employee well-being. Generous holiday allowance to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Opportunity to work in the rewarding Education sector in Woking. Supportive and collaborative work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you are ready to take on this exciting Finance Manager role in Woking, we encourage you to apply today and contribute to this impactful organisation.

We are partnering with an award-winning environmental engineering company specialising in water treatment and power distribution solutions. With a strong reputation for delivering end-to-end project services and a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that offers long-term career development within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented and motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the finance team. Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Manager, this role will focus on supplier reconciliations, invoice processing, and supporting the wider finance function to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Supplier reconciliations and monthly payment runs Invoice processing on SAGE 200 and resolving queries Supporting SICON implementation and system improvements Reconciling ledgers and investigating variances Producing commercial and aged creditor reports Supporting KPI reporting and financial insights Assisting with Management Accounts Preparing and submitting Intrastat reports Providing payroll cover when needed Ad hoc finance team support Who we're looking for Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within Purchase Ledger Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes Experience with accounting software such as SAGE 200 and/or SICON High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail What's On Offer Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Early finish every Friday at 12pm 30 days annual leave Workplace pension with employer contribution Life assurance (3x salary) Private medical cover (option to add family) Ongoing professional development opportunities Supportive and collaborative company culture

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Assistant to join an independent accountancy firm, delivering comprehensive payroll solutions for a diverse range of clients. As a Payroll Assistant, you will manage a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing while supporting overall team objectives. This full-time role offers salary circa £24,000 - £28,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for: Processing assigned client payrolls accurately and on schedule. Inputting data and preparing detailed payroll reports. Highlighting anomalies or issues to clients and supporting resolution. Ensuring timely submissions and payments to HMRC, pensions, and other third parties. Maintaining payroll records in line with statutory requirements. Assisting with month-end, year-end, and ad-hoc payroll tasks. Supporting audit readiness and identifying discrepancies or risks. What we are looking for: Previously worked as a Payroll Assistant, Payroll administrator, Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Executive, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Coordinator, Junior Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Semi Senior, Accounts Junior, Accounting Technician or in a similar role. Experience in payroll administration. Knowledge of payroll concepts including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, holiday pay, SSP, SMP, and related legislation. Ideally have 1 year of payroll experience. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with payroll software. What's on offer: Competitive salary Company pension scheme A supportive and professional work environment with opportunities for development. Apply now for this great Payroll Assistant opportunity to join a respected payroll services organisation and develop your career. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a global manufacturing group based in Leeds as they look to appoint a Finance Manager due to internal promotion. With the support of a team of five, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for producing monthly management accounts for the UK business. This West Yorkshire business has a great working culture that puts its people first. We are looking for a great manager and mentor who can continue developing the team as they work through their professional studies. What will you be doing? The Finance Manager will lead and support a team of 5 (2 part-time Accounts Payable Clerks, 2 part-time General Finance Assistants, and 1 Finance Apprentice). Oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial analysis. Prepare and post month-end journal entries (prepayments, accruals, revenue adjustments, manufacturing variances). Produce timely and accurate management accounts under the company's reporting deadlines. Maintain and manage the fixed asset register; create internal orders on SAP and ensure compliance with company asset management procedures. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly trial balance variance analysis with appropriate follow-up actions. Review and approve payroll and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial controls. Approve and validate vendor setups and changes in line with internal policies. Support both internal and external financial audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests. Assist with lease reconciliation and ensure accuracy of lease vehicle schedules and coordinate with relevant departments for changes or renewals. Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency, control, and reporting accuracy. Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned What skills do we need? CIMA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent). Extensive working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to work to tight, recurring deadlines under pressure. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formula-driven reports). Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Proven leadership and team management capabilities. What's on offer? Salary of up to 60,000 depending on experience Hybrid working (3 days in the office) 8 % employer pension contribution On-site parking Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Kayley. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer, they are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant to join them on a Part Time, fixed term contract for 12 months. Your role will be to support the finance team in the day-to-day running of the accounts department. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of basic accounting principles and be confident working with numbers and accounting software. Maternity cover - 12 month fixed term contract Part Time 17 hours a week (potential to do 25 hours, to be discussed) Working hours/days would be as follows: Mondays and Thursdays: 9:15am - 3:00pm Tuesdays: 8:00am - 3:00pm Salary is £15.27 an hour (£13,500 a year based on 17 hours a week) PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: Proven experience in an Accounting or Finance support role Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team AAT qualification (or studying towards it) is desirable but not essential Key Responsibilities: Purchase Ledger Duties: Input supplier invoices, resolve invoice and payment queries, communicate with suppliers regarding issues, and apply payments and credits to invoices. Contras Processing: Collaborate with the Sales Ledger team to contra customer/supplier (NMBS) invoices. Payment Processing: Handle BACS payment runs and upload files to the bank. Faster Payments: Set up and process faster payment transactions as needed. Inbox Management: Maintain and organise the Purchase Ledger (PL) Outlook inbox. Supplier Accounts: Open new supplier accounts and ensure existing supplier information is up to date. Petty Cash: Manage petty cash, including reconciliation and preparation of the monthly journal. Cash Book Posting: Download and code bank transactions, and post to appropriate general ledger accounts. Payroll Expenses: Collate, code, process, and journal expenses for both Concrete and Central payroll. Credit Card Expenses: Process and journal company credit card expenses. Month-End Duties: Ensure PL control sheet balances to the general ledger (GL), reconcile GRNI reports, and support the preparation of other month-end financial reports. Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements on a regular basis. Invoicing: Raise the Garforth Rent Recharge Invoice and other internal billing as needed. Customer Refunds & Receipts: Post customer refunds and drainage payments into the accounting system (GP). This job would suit someone who has worked in a similar position such as; Accounts Clerk / Financial Administrator / Financial Assistant / Accounting Assistant / etc.