Finance Assistant

A respected professional services organisation is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide vital financial and administrative support across payroll, reporting, client accounts and wider operational finance processes. This role is ideal for someone with payroll knowledge and strong attention to detail who is looking to build their career within a people focused, high performing finance team.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the smooth, accurate and compliant operation of end to end payroll processes, while contributing to broader finance tasks and departmental efficiency.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Managing the monthly payroll process, producing supporting reports and highlighting any irregularities or emerging trends.
• Preparing Benefit in Kind (BIK) data and supporting documentation for management review.
• Completing annual P11D submissions and PSA returns accurately and on time.
• Handling payroll queries and discrepancies, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and transparently.
• Supporting the administration of the vehicle fleet, including insurance, V5C documentation, fuel cards and related reporting.
• Carrying out client account duties, including downloading monthly statements and preparing reconciliations.
• Assisting employees with travel system queries, including new user setup and updates for existing staff.
• Monitoring and updating daily cash tracking against forecast to ensure sufficient liquidity.
• Providing general assistance within the finance team and undertaking ad hoc tasks as required to support departmental operations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and regulatory requirements (essential).
• Payroll qualifications (e.g., CIPP) are desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail across all financial processes.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.
• Clear opportunities for career development and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary (Up to £30,000) and flexible benefits package.
• A culture focused on innovation, wellbeing and professional growth.
• Flexible working options to support work life balance.