We are seeking a skilled Accounts Administrator/Purchase Ledger Specialist to join an expanding manufacturing firm in Slaithwaite. This is a newly established position focused on purchase ledger management, providing an opportunity for variety and professional growth within a collaborative finance team. You will be essential in ensuring meticulous financial documentation and supporting administrative functions, including payroll responsibilities when necessary. Shift/salary: Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:15 Friday 07:30-13:30 Competitive salary based on experience 26,000- 29,000 Permanent role The role: Your main duties will center around managing purchase ledger activities, which include processing supplier invoices accurately and on time, efficiently resolving any queries, and maintaining high standards for financial record-keeping. You will also support general office administration and cover payroll tasks during employee absences. This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Accurately process and reconcile supplier invoices against purchase orders, addressing any discrepancies. Maintain supplier accounts and resolve invoice-related inquiries. Assist with bank and petty cash reconciliations. Support credit control measures and carry out customer credit assessments. Ensure thorough financial documentation and filing processes. Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook regularly (training on additional software provided as needed). Provide support for payroll duties during holidays or absences, including managing timesheets and payment queries. Generate reports related to employee attendance and working hours. Assist in administrative functions for Sales and Marketing, including handling quotes and supplier communication. Oversee mail distribution and the management of office supplies. Handle incoming calls, welcome visitors, and address general inquiries. Offer additional administrative support across the organization as required. The candidate: Demonstrated experience in an accounts support or purchase ledger role. Proficient in Excel and computer applications. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication and organizational skills. AAT certification (or in progress) is a plus. Experience in payroll processes is an asset. A flexible team player with a proactive attitude. At Cogent Staffing, we are committed to ethical recruitment practices and fostering an inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our teams and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively. We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and free from bias, promoting equal opportunities for all applicants.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a skilled Accounts Administrator/Purchase Ledger Specialist to join an expanding manufacturing firm in Slaithwaite. This is a newly established position focused on purchase ledger management, providing an opportunity for variety and professional growth within a collaborative finance team. You will be essential in ensuring meticulous financial documentation and supporting administrative functions, including payroll responsibilities when necessary. Shift/salary: Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:15 Friday 07:30-13:30 Competitive salary based on experience 26,000- 29,000 Permanent role The role: Your main duties will center around managing purchase ledger activities, which include processing supplier invoices accurately and on time, efficiently resolving any queries, and maintaining high standards for financial record-keeping. You will also support general office administration and cover payroll tasks during employee absences. This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Accurately process and reconcile supplier invoices against purchase orders, addressing any discrepancies. Maintain supplier accounts and resolve invoice-related inquiries. Assist with bank and petty cash reconciliations. Support credit control measures and carry out customer credit assessments. Ensure thorough financial documentation and filing processes. Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook regularly (training on additional software provided as needed). Provide support for payroll duties during holidays or absences, including managing timesheets and payment queries. Generate reports related to employee attendance and working hours. Assist in administrative functions for Sales and Marketing, including handling quotes and supplier communication. Oversee mail distribution and the management of office supplies. Handle incoming calls, welcome visitors, and address general inquiries. Offer additional administrative support across the organization as required. The candidate: Demonstrated experience in an accounts support or purchase ledger role. Proficient in Excel and computer applications. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication and organizational skills. AAT certification (or in progress) is a plus. Experience in payroll processes is an asset. A flexible team player with a proactive attitude. At Cogent Staffing, we are committed to ethical recruitment practices and fostering an inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our teams and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively. We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and free from bias, promoting equal opportunities for all applicants.
Sewell Wallis is working with a high growth business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead their Payroll function through a period of modernisation. The Senior Payroll Specialist role will suit somebody wanting to take a step up and this person will ideally be used to working with complex payrolls and someone who can take ownership of a vital function and identify and improve processes, introduce new systems and work collaboratively with the HR team. Within this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, covering both monthly and fortnightly cycles. You will also play a pivotal role in enhancing and modernising the function as a whole. What will you be doing? Lead the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Maintain payroll systems and ensure data integrity. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension schemes, and employment legislation. Manage statutory reporting and submissions (e.g., PAYE, NI, Pensions, Year-End returns). Review and enhance payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy. Support the financial month end/year end reporting procedures Implement automation and system upgrades where appropriate. Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees and managers. Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment on data and reporting. Prepare payroll reports for management, including cost analysis and forecasting. Monitor payroll KPIs and provide insights for decision-making. What skills will you need? Proven experience managing payroll in a medium to large organisation Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities CIPP Qualified (desirable) What's on offer? 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Bonus scheme Flexible Working Hours Private Medical Insurance Enhanced pension - matched up to 8% Health and wellbeing programme Please apply below, or for more information, contact Lawrie Bacon. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis is working with a high growth business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead their Payroll function through a period of modernisation. The Senior Payroll Specialist role will suit somebody wanting to take a step up and this person will ideally be used to working with complex payrolls and someone who can take ownership of a vital function and identify and improve processes, introduce new systems and work collaboratively with the HR team. Within this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, covering both monthly and fortnightly cycles. You will also play a pivotal role in enhancing and modernising the function as a whole. What will you be doing? Lead the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Maintain payroll systems and ensure data integrity. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension schemes, and employment legislation. Manage statutory reporting and submissions (e.g., PAYE, NI, Pensions, Year-End returns). Review and enhance payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy. Support the financial month end/year end reporting procedures Implement automation and system upgrades where appropriate. Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees and managers. Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment on data and reporting. Prepare payroll reports for management, including cost analysis and forecasting. Monitor payroll KPIs and provide insights for decision-making. What skills will you need? Proven experience managing payroll in a medium to large organisation Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities CIPP Qualified (desirable) What's on offer? 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Bonus scheme Flexible Working Hours Private Medical Insurance Enhanced pension - matched up to 8% Health and wellbeing programme Please apply below, or for more information, contact Lawrie Bacon. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Sewell Wallis is working with a high growth business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their Payroll function through a period of modernisation. The Payroll Manager will ideally be used to working with complex payrolls and someone who can take ownership of a vital function and identify and improve processes, introduce new systems and work collaboratively with the HR team. As Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, covering both monthly and fortnightly cycles. You will also play a pivotal role in enhancing and modernising the function as a whole. What will you be doing? Lead the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Maintain payroll systems and ensure data integrity. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension schemes, and employment legislation. Manage statutory reporting and submissions (e.g., PAYE, NI, Pensions, Year-End returns). Review and enhance payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy. Support the financial month end/year end reporting procedures Implement automation and system upgrades where appropriate. Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees and managers. Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment on data and reporting. Prepare payroll reports for management, including cost analysis and forecasting. Monitor payroll KPIs and provide insights for decision-making. What skills will you need? Proven experience managing payroll in a medium to large organisation Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities CIPP Qualified (desirable) What's on offer? 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Bonus scheme Flexible Working Hours Private Medical Insurance Enhanced pension - matched up to 8% Health and wellbeing programme Please apply below, or for more information, contact Lawrie Bacon. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis is working with a high growth business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their Payroll function through a period of modernisation. The Payroll Manager will ideally be used to working with complex payrolls and someone who can take ownership of a vital function and identify and improve processes, introduce new systems and work collaboratively with the HR team. As Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, covering both monthly and fortnightly cycles. You will also play a pivotal role in enhancing and modernising the function as a whole. What will you be doing? Lead the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Maintain payroll systems and ensure data integrity. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension schemes, and employment legislation. Manage statutory reporting and submissions (e.g., PAYE, NI, Pensions, Year-End returns). Review and enhance payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy. Support the financial month end/year end reporting procedures Implement automation and system upgrades where appropriate. Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees and managers. Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment on data and reporting. Prepare payroll reports for management, including cost analysis and forecasting. Monitor payroll KPIs and provide insights for decision-making. What skills will you need? Proven experience managing payroll in a medium to large organisation Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities CIPP Qualified (desirable) What's on offer? 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Bonus scheme Flexible Working Hours Private Medical Insurance Enhanced pension - matched up to 8% Health and wellbeing programme Please apply below, or for more information, contact Lawrie Bacon. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
