Part Time Accounts & Payroll Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Benefits |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, Yorkshire, WF2 |
| Company: | IPS Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58980905 |
Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Part Time Accounts & Payroll professional to support financial operations and ensure smooth payroll processes.
They value their employees and prioritise collaboration, transparency, and career development. This is an excellent opportunity to become a vital part of a growing team.
Duties of Accounts & Payroll Assistant:
- Assist in preparing and processing payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation
- Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new starters, leavers, and changes to employment terms
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and management in a timely and professional manner
- Support the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and data entry
- Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and maintaining accurate financial records
- Reconcile accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with company policies, HMRC regulations, and other statutory requirements
- Carry out regular checks and audits of payroll and accounting processes to ensure accuracy and integrity
Essential:
- Previous experience in payroll processing and/or accounts administration
- Experience using payroll and accounting software
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with employees, management, and external partners
- A proactive, problem-solving approach and a team-focused mindset
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
They value their employees and prioritise collaboration, transparency, and career development. This is an excellent opportunity to become a vital part of a growing team.
Duties of Accounts & Payroll Assistant:
- Assist in preparing and processing payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation
- Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new starters, leavers, and changes to employment terms
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and management in a timely and professional manner
- Support the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and data entry
- Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and maintaining accurate financial records
- Reconcile accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with company policies, HMRC regulations, and other statutory requirements
- Carry out regular checks and audits of payroll and accounting processes to ensure accuracy and integrity
Essential:
- Previous experience in payroll processing and/or accounts administration
- Experience using payroll and accounting software
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with employees, management, and external partners
- A proactive, problem-solving approach and a team-focused mindset
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
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