Payroll Accountant Assistant Manager

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Payroll Accountant at Assistant Manager level, either qualified or part-qualified, to join our client's finance team during an exciting period of change and growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, supporting the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with reporting standards.

If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and have a strong understanding of accounting principles and payroll processes, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the Finance Manager with the month-end payroll accounting close process.
• Reviewing and reconciling payroll balance sheet accounts, ensuring all balances are properly documented and supported, and identifying areas of risk or opportunity.
• Collaborating closely with the Payroll team to ensure information is received on time and accurately processed.
• Assisting with internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and promote best practice.
• Preparing management reports and other financial information to support decision-making.
• Handling ad hoc financial and accounting tasks as required.

What we’re looking for:

• Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or part-qualified status.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll accounting.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Understanding of project costing and internal recharges.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and reporting requirements.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently.