Payroll & Accounts Manager

We’re supporting a long-standing client to appoint a Payroll-led Finance professional who can take ownership of a busy, hands-on role within a small but fast-paced finance function. This position reports directly into the Finance Director and requires someone who is confident managing payroll independently and understands the sensitivity, deadlines and nuances involved.

Key Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end payroll ownership, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.
• Managing monthly payroll deadlines, including adjustments, statutory payments and reconciliations.
• Accounts payable and receivable duties, including supplier payments, invoicing and credit control.
• Bank reconciliations, expenses, petty cash and general bookkeeping.
• Maintaining accurate ledgers and supporting month-end processes.
• Producing aged debtor/creditor reports and resolving queries.
• Supporting VAT returns, system improvements and process optimisation as the organisation continues to grow.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven payroll experience – full end-to-end responsibility.
• Experience across AP, AR and general bookkeeping.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality and time management.
• Experience in the care sector is desirable but not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected, people-focused organisation with a supportive leadership team. You’ll have autonomy, variety and the ability to make a real impact.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Lisa at Bright Selection for a confidential conversation.

Bright Selection advertises roles on behalf of our clients. If you do not hear back within 3 days, you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Your details may be retained for future opportunities, and you will be notified if so.