Finance and Payroll Assistant

  • MTrec Recruitment
  • Seaham, County Durham
  • Oct 07, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

  • Full-time and permanent position from day 1!
  • Company contribution pension scheme
  • Life insurance scheme
  • Employee Benefits Platform/Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access
  • Additional holidays - based on Length of Service
  • Holiday Club

MTrec's New Job Opportunity:

MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our industry-leading manufacturing client in their search for a talented and experienced Finance and Payroll Assistant

The successful applicant will ideally have experience of processing payroll within a busy and fast-paced environment, and experience of processing invoices and account reconciliations.

Apply now for an immediate response!

The Job you will do:

  • Process the company's monthly payroll and all associated submissions
  • Process invoices, following authorisation procedures, and ensuring accuracy
  • Liaising with suppliers for queries and reconciliations
  • Supplier account creation and maintenance
  • Weekly Creditor Reports - Invoices and credits required
  • Preparation of monthly supplier analysis reports
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns
  • Daily Bank Balances Reports
  • Bank account reconciliations
  • Bank account revaluations
  • Back-up/ holiday cover for Credit Controller
  • Assist with month-end procedures as required
  • Assisting other departments with financial queries
  • Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Head of Finance

About you:

  • Organised team player
  • Detail orientated
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work independently and manage own workload
  • Working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll and ideally experience with Sage 200
  • Proficient IT skills - Outlook, Excel