Payroll Controller and Accounts Assistant *Annual Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
*Location: Maidstone
*Job Type: Permanent full-time
*Working Arrangement:  Office based
We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Controller and Accounts Assistant to manage end-to-end payroll processes and handle accommodation income accounting. This role requires precision and a strong understanding of payroll regulations and accounting principles to ensure all employees are paid correctly and company finances are accurately recorded.
Day-to-day of the role: *Process the company’s payroll monthly, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payments.
*Manage all payroll data inputs including new hires, terminations, and updates to employee records.
*Calculate and update absence records, including annual and statutory leaves.
*Ensure compliance with all payroll-related regulations, including tax, social security, and employment laws.
*Handle annual filings such as P60s and P11Ds and manage pension contributions and deductions.
*Act as the primary contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing clear and prompt responses.
*Reconcile accommodation booking payments with bank statements and accurately record them in the accounting system.
*Ensure all accommodation income is recorded correctly within the accounting period and reconcile occupancy records with financial results.
*Support the finance team with general accounting duties to ensure smooth financial operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications: *Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for financial analysis and reporting.
*Minimum of 2 years’ experience with in-house payroll systems.
*Strong understanding of accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping, accruals, and reconciliations.
*Experienced in bank and credit card reconciliations and financial month-end closing activities.
*Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
*Flexible and adaptable to meet varying workload demands.
Benefits: *25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
*Competitive company pension (matched up to 8%).
*Discounts on food and employee discounts.
*Free tickets to events and free on-site parking.
*Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme including free flu jabs.
*Life insurance and private medical insurance.
*Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, bereavement leave, and sick pay.
To apply for the Payroll Controller and Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV now!