MacKenzie King are delighted to be recruiting a Payroll Accounts Assistant to join a fantastic organisation, based in Ipswich, on a 14 month fixed term contract (minimum). The primary purpose of this role is to undertake all monthly payroll functions, followed by financial transaction processing and reconciliation duties.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carry out payroll processing in line with regulations, investigating and responding to any queries or questions raised.
• Monitoring payroll emails and responding as appropriate.
• Assist with compliance in relation to payroll and ensure pension contributions are paid and information is maintained with providers.
• Manual calculations of tax, NI, and pensions contributions, where necessary.
• Calculating furlough claims, including submission to HMRC.
• Ensure financial accuracy and time sensitive actions are carried out within deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the financial information for inclusion in monthly management reports, and preparing and investigating reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of year end reconciliations and compiling of supporting documentation for auditors.
• To be an effective and fully participating member of the finance team.
• To work within the organisation’s values, policies and procedures.

Skills & Attributes:

• Previous experience of running payroll and completing HMRC returns.
• Experience of using accounting and payroll software.
• Ability to calculate/check payroll manually.
• AAT studier or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to manage own workload pro-actively.
• Team player attitude.
• Good understanding of confidentiality.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join an accommodating and flexible organisation with a family feel. An excellent benefits package is offered with 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, 20 days sick pay, access to a discount scheme, and more.