Job Description

Payroll Accounts Assistant

Permanent

Salary: 26,000 - 29,000 + Training contract for study support

8:30am-5pm with 1 hour for lunch (or) 9am-5pm with 30 mins lunch

Fancy working for a company where 89% of its people would recommend as a 'Great Place to Work', a place that has recently been accredited by an external party as a 'Great Place to Work' who also has double figures of boomerang employees every year? Then we want to hear from you!

This is an exciting, new opportunity to work in a rapidly growing business. We are on the hunt for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to take their first steps into finance or to make the step up from a payroll/ transactional role within the role of Payroll Accounts Assistant. The successful applicant will be joining a highly driven and dynamic team, and as a result will quickly develop the skills required within a finance function that offers fantastic exposure to learning - allowing to make a real difference, empowered to fulfil potential.



We are looking for a full time Payroll & Accounts Assistant in Skelmersdale. The candidate will assist in the management of the monthly Payroll process for over 300 employees using the data received from the time and attendance system and also assist the wider finance team in the production of management information, production of profit and loss accounts and balance sheets. Previous payroll experience is desirable, but training will be provided so it is more important that the successful candidate displays a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn. For the successful candidate, study support towards a recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/ CIMA) will also be provided.

Who will you be working for?

NRG Riverside is the UK's largest municipal and specialist fleet hire company, we provide specialist vehicles on short and long-term hire, a range of vehicle maintenance packages and we offer a large portfolio of high-quality used vehicles for sale. NRG Riverside has the skills, knowledge, and expertise to support all your operational needs. Established in 1996, we've supported our valued customers to rationalise and decarbonise their fleets, save money and improve efficiency by reducing 'Vehicle Off Road' (VOR) time.

What candidate are we looking for?

Ambitious and keen to learn with a commitment to a career in finance Strong work ethic and ability to meet tight deadlines Strong attention to detail Keen to be involved in a variety of tasks A proactive self-starter with the ability to prioritise effectively Strong Communication Skills Strong Microsoft Excel skills Previous payroll experience would be beneficial but is not a requirement

What will be your duties?

As the Payroll Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for processing monthly adjustments, i.e., overtime, absence, holidays using Sage 50 payroll Setting up new starters and processing leavers Processing T&C changes in line with effective dates Processing commissions and bonus' once approved Calculation of Holiday premiums each month Running reports to check accuracy prior to sending payslips Dealing with any queries returned from payslips Uploading pension contributions to various pension providers Maintaining accurate pension records; managing postponement period, sending out relevant documents to new starters Monthly payroll checks, NMW compliance, etc Submission of month end reports; FPS, EPS & PAYE Updating P11d with relevant information Submission of P11d, P11d(b) and payment request Management of payroll year end Ad-hoc reports as required Producing balance sheet reconciliations Ensuring financial records are kept up to date Assisting with month end completion and adjustments Variance analysis of actuals vs budget Preparation of VAT returns and bank reconciliations Credit card reconciliations and employee expenses Assisting with year end preparation and audits Ad-hoc tasks as part of the Finance team which may include raising sale invoices, sending out customer statements, processing purchase invoices, etc.

The main question is, what are the benefits for you?

33 Days annual leave (inclusive of statutory). Salary Sacrifice pension. Employee Assistance Program. OnDemand GP and face to face counselling sessions. Online health advice portal. Benefits portal including retail, leisure, and holiday discounts. Dedicated training and development to support your career with our business. Recommend a friend bonus. (Up to 2,000!) Death in Service (available from day one of employment). Wellbeing programme. Free onsite parking. Free uniform.

How can you apply?

Did you know that we accept applications in all varieties? We welcome all type of applications, whether you are a budding poet or artist, a songwriter, or a wordsmith where a traditional CV is more your style.



For all video/photo applications please ensure you demonstrate, similar to a traditional CV, that you meet the required skills and experience for the role to give you the best opportunity to be shortlisted for an interview.





If you wish to apply with a video, please upload a word document stating you have emailed your application and send your file to alexandra.bent@nrgriverside.com (Please note - this is only for video or photo applications).




NRG Riverside has a recruitment process that is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. If our vacancies sound exciting, but your experience doesn't 100% align, we still want to hear from you and would strongly encourage you to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment