Job Description

Accounts and Payroll Administrator in Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: up to £27,000 per year
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Office-Based

Are you an organised Accounts and Payroll Administrator looking for a varied, office-based role with free on-site parking? Appointments Personnel is recruiting for an Accounts and Payroll Administrator in Stoke-on-Trent, based in Longton, to join our client’s accounts and HR support team. If you have experience in purchase ledger, weekly payroll or wages support, data entry and general office administration, this could be a great next step.

The Role
As an Accounts and Payroll Administrator, you’ll provide day-to-day administrative support to the Accounts and HR departments, covering purchase ledger, weekly payroll support and accurate record keeping. It’s a role where accuracy, confidentiality and good organisation matter, and you’ll work both independently and as part of a friendly team. You’ll also provide holiday and sickness cover for front-of-house reception when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices and input information accurately into the accounting systems.
• Check and maintain financial records so they are complete and up to date.
• Support the weekly payroll process, including preparing, inputting and checking wage information.
• Handle payroll and employee information with full confidentiality.
• Maintain databases (including Microsoft Access), Excel spreadsheets and electronic filing systems.
• Manage email correspondence and prepare administrative reports and records as required.
• Answer telephone calls and enquiries professionally, and cover front-of-house reception during holidays and sickness.

Skills and Experience
To be successful in this Accounts and Payroll Administrator role, you’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, plus confidence using databases such as Microsoft Access or similar systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and approachable telephone manner.
• Strong organisation and time management, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• The ability to handle confidential financial and employee information appropriately.
• Desirable: experience in an accounts or finance department, purchase ledger processing, or supporting a weekly payroll or wages process.

Salary and Benefits

• up to £27,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Holiday entitlement with holiday pay.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.

Working Hours and Location

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4:45pm.
• Friday: 8:30am to 3:30pm.
• Full-time and office-based, five days a week, in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent.

How to Apply
If you’re interested in this Accounts and Payroll Administrator job in Stoke-on-Trent and your skills and experience match what we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.