Finance and Payroll AssistantMilton Keynes Office-basedHays are working in exclusive partnership with a well-established and growing business in Milton Keynes to recruit a Finance and Payroll Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to join a supportive team within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.The RoleReporting to the Group Finance Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function, with a strong focus on purchase ledger and end-to-end payroll processing.Key responsibilities will include:Purchase Ledger- Processing and matching authorised purchase invoices- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies- Preparing weekly and monthly supplier payment runs- Issuing remittance advice to suppliers- Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records in line with company policy- Posting bank transactions and assisting with daily reconciliations- Credit card reconciliations and postingsPayroll- Processing weekly and monthly payroll from start to finish- Submitting HMRC returns in line with reporting deadlines- Managing pension submissions and returns- Processing statutory deductions and payments to relevant authorities- Ensuring payroll is accurately processed, checked and releasedWider Finance Support- Supporting the wider accounts team and covering colleagues where required- Assisting with year-end audit processes- Contributing to continuous improvement in finance ..... full job details .....