Group Payroll/Finance Assistant

Group Payroll / Finance Assistant

Location: Ashford, Kent (Office-based)
Working Pattern: Part-time – Fixed days (Monday & Wednesday) + additional days at month start and mid-month

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy number crunching, have exceptional attention to detail, and take pride in accuracy and compliance? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Sunray Engineering Limited is a leading specialist manufacturer and installer of steel and timber security and fire doors, along with associated products including louvre panels, solid panels, access hatches, and enhanced blast and ballistic protection solutions. We supply a diverse customer base across the UK and worldwide.

We are now looking to strengthen our Accounts team with the appointment of a Group Payroll / Finance Assistant, based at our Ashford office.

About the Role

This role will primarily focus on weekly and monthly payroll, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations, internal bank controls, and payroll procedures. You will also provide support across the wider finance function, particularly during periods of holiday cover.

The role is predominantly two fixed days per week (Monday & Wednesday), with additional days required at the beginning and middle of each month to support monthly payroll processing and HMRC end-of-month reporting.  The role shall also require additional days/hours to cover period of Holiday within the department.

Key Responsibilities

As our Group Payroll / Finance Assistant, you will:

• Carry out day-to-day financial procedures across the business, including:
• Payroll processing
• Bank control
• Payments and pension administration
• HMRC compliance (VAT, CIS, payroll submissions)
• Ensure all payroll procedures are completed accurately, on time, and in line with internal controls and statutory requirements.
• Run weekly and monthly payroll, accurately collating employee hours/days worked and entering data into Sage Payroll, capturing any additions or variations from standard pay.
• Work closely with HR to cross-check payroll data, ensuring accuracy and avoiding post-payroll adjustments.
• Process payments to sub-contractors, prepare CIS payment certificates, and submit monthly CIS returns to HMRC.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts at month-end, including:
• Customer prepayments
• Customer overpayments
• Goods received not invoiced
• Work in Progress accounts
• Support the Credit Controller and Purchase Manager with sales invoicing and purchasing, during holiday cover periods.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a similar Payroll / Finance role
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel (essential); Sage experience is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines consistently

What We Offer

We believe in investing in our people and supporting long-term career development. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly Company Bonus Incentive
• Company Pension Scheme – employer contributions increasing with length of service (up to 12%)
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Holiday Flex Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Office-based role in Ashford, Kent

We review applications regularly, so early applications are encouraged.

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email sandy.wiltshire@sunraydoors.co.uk

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