Accounts and Payroll Assistant

• Job Reference: 00000057-1
• Date Posted: 18 August 2026
• Recruiter: West Midlands Growth Company
• Location: Birmingham
• Salary: £30,000 to £35,000
• Sector: All Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with finance administration experience who enjoys working in a varied, fast-paced environment.

The role will primarily focus on Accounts Payable, Sales Ledger, and Payroll Administration, while also providing support across the wider Finance function. As our organisation continues to adopt a more collaborative approach, you'll have the opportunity to gain exposure to additional finance activities, including general ledger and month-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger

• Process and enter sales invoices accurately.
• Manage debtor accounts and support credit control activities.
• Monitor and respond to queries received through the sales ledger inbox.

Purchase Ledger

• Manage company credit cards through the Equals system.
• Process temporary card requests (VCN).
• Review and process employee expense claims.
• Manage Uber requests and support invoice processing activities.

Payroll Administration

• Create and maintain employee payroll records.
• Process payroll-related changes and updates.
• Action HMRC notifications, including tax code changes and student loan notices.
• Respond to payroll queries received through the payroll inbox.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling payroll information.

General Finance Support

• Monitor and maintain fixed asset records.
• Assist with general ledger and month-end activities as required.
• Provide administrative and transactional support to the wider Finance team.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across the organisation.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, highly accurate, and enjoys working collaboratively while taking ownership of their workload.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Trustworthy, professional, and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to support colleagues across the Finance team.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum two years' experience working within a Finance department.
• Experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger.
• Experience in Accounts Receivable/Sales Ledger.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment, managing a variety of tasks and responsibilities.

Desirable

• Experience using Advanced Finance System.
• Experience using Moorepay Payroll System.
• Adaptable and open to learning new systems and processes.

Working Relationships

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with colleagues across the business.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, and Management Accountant.
• Support stakeholders across multiple departments.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely processing of finance transactions and payroll administration.
• Effective support provided to the wider Finance team.
• Strong stakeholder relationships and excellent customer service.
• Consistently high levels of accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail.

Our Values

Trust | Trusted Delivery Partners

We do what we say we will do. By working collaboratively with our stakeholders, we deliver meaningful regional outcomes and use our expertise to drive economic development.

Respect | Opinions Matter

We believe everyone deserves to be listened to and heard. We value diverse perspectives and recognise the impact our actions have on others.

Leadership | We Lead by Example

We act as ambassadors for the organisation, embracing innovation and creativity while empowering our teams to deliver high-quality, transformative outcomes.

Wellbeing | Health, Growth and Inclusivity

We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaged workplace where everyone has a clear sense of purpose. We encourage personal growth, resilience, wellbeing, and success, helping our people thrive both professionally and personally.

If you're looking to develop your finance career within a supportive and collaborative team environment, we'd love to hear from you.