Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | AWD online |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AWDO-P14305 |
Summary
Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator
An organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator is required to support payroll, HR administration and finance processes within a fast growing organisation. This role suits someone discreet, methodical and keen to develop within finance, payroll or HR.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Payroll Officer, Finance Assistant, Accounts Officer, Accounts Administrator, HR Assistant, HR Administraton
SALARY: £26,000 per annum
LOCATION: Hybrid Working from Home with occasional visits to one of the offices in Macclesfield or Stoke-on-Trent
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (or similar, with flexibility)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator to join a supportive and professional finance function within a regulated environment.
As an Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator you will play a key role in payroll processing, HR administration and account reconciliation, ensuring accuracy, compliance and confidentiality at all times. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for career development.
The Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator role is ideal for someone highly organised, comfortable working with confidential data, and looking to build long-term experience in finance, payroll or HR.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator include:
Payroll Processing: Assisting with end-to-end monthly payroll processing using Sage
Employee Changes: Processing starters, leavers, salary amendments, bonuses and deductions
Payroll Compliance: Supporting PAYE, National Insurance, pension auto-enrolment and statutory payments
Payroll Queries: Responding to employee payroll queries accurately and professionally
HR Records Management: Maintaining accurate employee records in line with GDPR requirements
Onboarding Support: Assisting with onboarding and offboarding processes
HR Documentation: Supporting contracts, amendments and HR policy documentation
Absence Tracking: Maintaining absence management and holiday records
Account Reconciliation: Completing regular bank, creditor and debtor reconciliations
Finance Liaison: Working with internal teams and external providers to resolve discrepancies
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Competence using Microsoft Excel and finance or payroll systems
Professional communication skills
DESIRABLE
Previous experience in payroll, accounts or HR administration
Understanding of UK payroll and basic accounting principles
Experience using Sage and HR systems
Exposure to financial or HR administrative support
Background in financial services or a regulated environment
Working towards or holding an AAT qualification
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14305
Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work remotely. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ
An organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator is required to support payroll, HR administration and finance processes within a fast growing organisation. This role suits someone discreet, methodical and keen to develop within finance, payroll or HR.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Payroll Officer, Finance Assistant, Accounts Officer, Accounts Administrator, HR Assistant, HR Administraton
SALARY: £26,000 per annum
LOCATION: Hybrid Working from Home with occasional visits to one of the offices in Macclesfield or Stoke-on-Trent
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (or similar, with flexibility)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator to join a supportive and professional finance function within a regulated environment.
As an Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator you will play a key role in payroll processing, HR administration and account reconciliation, ensuring accuracy, compliance and confidentiality at all times. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for career development.
The Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator role is ideal for someone highly organised, comfortable working with confidential data, and looking to build long-term experience in finance, payroll or HR.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Accounts Assistant / HR & Payroll Administrator include:
Payroll Processing: Assisting with end-to-end monthly payroll processing using Sage
Employee Changes: Processing starters, leavers, salary amendments, bonuses and deductions
Payroll Compliance: Supporting PAYE, National Insurance, pension auto-enrolment and statutory payments
Payroll Queries: Responding to employee payroll queries accurately and professionally
HR Records Management: Maintaining accurate employee records in line with GDPR requirements
Onboarding Support: Assisting with onboarding and offboarding processes
HR Documentation: Supporting contracts, amendments and HR policy documentation
Absence Tracking: Maintaining absence management and holiday records
Account Reconciliation: Completing regular bank, creditor and debtor reconciliations
Finance Liaison: Working with internal teams and external providers to resolve discrepancies
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Competence using Microsoft Excel and finance or payroll systems
Professional communication skills
DESIRABLE
Previous experience in payroll, accounts or HR administration
Understanding of UK payroll and basic accounting principles
Experience using Sage and HR systems
Exposure to financial or HR administrative support
Background in financial services or a regulated environment
Working towards or holding an AAT qualification
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14305
Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work remotely. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ