Job Description

Whytematter Staffing Solutions are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an Accounts & Payroll Assistant to join their growing team based in Bangor. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in accounts and payroll who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

The Role

As an Accounts & Payroll Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. You will be responsible for a range of duties across bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, and accounts preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing client bookkeeping records accurately and efficiently

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns

• Assisting with the preparation of annual accounts for limited companies and sole traders

• Processing weekly and monthly payroll, including resolving any payroll queries or errors

• Ensuring weekly reports are completed and delivered in a timely manner

• Supporting the wider team with additional finance-related tasks as required

About You

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in accounts and payroll processing

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Experience with cloud-based accounting software such as Xero and Dext

• Experience using BrightPay payroll software would be advantageous

• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills

What’s on Offer

• Full-time, Monday to Friday (no weekends)

• Flexitime working options

• Performance-related bonus

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and professional team

If you’re looking for a role where you can build on your existing experience and contribute to a busy finance function, we’d love to hear from you.