Finance Assistant in Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Macildowie Recruitment and Retention

Macildowie are working with this client based in Ashby de la Zouch to recruit a Finance Assistant (Payroll & Finance) on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-established, family-owned organisation with an outstanding reputation for employee retention. Due to the resignation of a long-serving team member and continued business growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced finance professional who can take ownership of the payroll function whilst providing wider support across the finance department.

The business will shortly be relocating into a brand-new purpose-built office in Ashby de la Zouch, offering a modern working environment and a long-term career opportunity.

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Location: Ashby de la Zouch (relocating from Shepshed in September)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm (30-minute lunch) 

Working Pattern: Office Based

This is a varied finance position where payroll is the primary responsibility, but no two days are the same. Working closely with the Finance Director, you'll become a trusted member of the finance team, supporting a range of accounting activities and providing holiday cover where required.

Key duties include:

• Processing monthly payroll using Sage Payroll
• Processing overtime and payroll adjustments
• CIS administration and subcontractor support
• Purchase Ledger processing
• Raising purchase orders
• Processing invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Credit card reconciliations
• Supporting month-end processes
• Assisting with P11D preparation and audit requirements
• Answering finance-related queries
• Providing holiday cover across the finance function
• Supporting continuous improvement across the department

We're looking for someone who is technically capable but, more importantly, someone who is dependable, trustworthy and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

You'll ideally have:

• Payroll experience (essential)
• Sage Payroll experience
• Sage 50 experience
• AAT Level 2 or 3 (or qualified by experience)
• Good Excel skills
• Experience working within an SME finance environment
• Knowledge of CIS (desirable)

Personal qualities are equally important. You'll be:

• Trustworthy and able to manage highly confidential payroll information
• Organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Flexible and willing to support across finance
• Comfortable working independently
• A positive team player
• Capable of supervising or leading a small finance team in the future

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Modern purpose-built offices from September
• Long-established, family-owned business
• Varied and rewarding role
• Genuine opportunity for progression and increased responsibility