Assistant Accountant (Payroll & Finance) Location: Denham, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5:30pm
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Office-Based
About the Company Our client is a successful and growing business based in Denham, employing approximately 50-60 staff across the organisation. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented
Assistant Accountant (Payroll & Finance) to join their close-knit finance team of four.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong payroll experience who is looking to broaden their accounting knowledge and develop a long-term career within finance. Full training, mentoring and support will be provided by experienced members of the finance team.
While experience within the construction sector would be advantageous, candidates from all industry backgrounds will be considered.
The Opportunity This is a varied role with a significant focus on payroll, alongside involvement in a wide range of accounting and finance responsibilities. The successful candidate will gain exposure to all aspects of the finance function and play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
Key Responsibilities Payroll - Processing payroll accurately and on time
- Maintaining employee payroll records and resolving payroll-related queries
- Liaising with internal stakeholders regarding payroll information
- Ensuring payroll compliance and accurate record keeping
Accounts Payable & Ledger Management - Processing supplier invoices
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Assisting with payment runs
- Managing purchase ledger queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Finance & Accounting Support - Assisting with bank reconciliations
- Supporting month-end processes
- Processing journals and accounting adjustments
- Assisting with management accounts preparation
- Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
- Supporting accounts receivable and credit control activities when required
- Producing reports and analysis using Excel
- Providing general support to the wider finance team
About You Essential Skills & Experience - Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Payroll Assistant or Assistant Accountant role
- Strong payroll experience and understanding of payroll processes
- Experience with purchase ledger and supplier reconciliations
- Good understanding of core accounting principles
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional and confident communication skills
Desirable Skills & Experience - Experience within the construction sector
- Exposure to month-end accounting activities
- AAT qualification or currently studying towards a finance qualification
- Experience supporting management accounting processes
Benefits - Salary of £38,000 - £42,000 DOE
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional discretionary holiday day
- Company pension scheme
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Full training and mentoring provided
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Friendly and supportive finance team environment
Why Apply? This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business where you will receive hands-on training, broaden your accounting experience, and become a key member of a collaborative finance team. It is ideally suited to a payroll-focused finance professional looking to develop into a more rounded accounting and finance position.
