Payroll & Accounts Assistant

Your new company

You'll be working via Hays Recruitment in a temporary contract for a reputable organisation operating in the Highlands providing wide-ranging services across the Highlands. As a Payroll & Accounts Assistant you will support the Finance Manager with a range of tasks in the run up to the end of the financial year. This is a temporary contract starting in January 2026.

Your new role

In your new role you will join a small Finance Team and will assist with processing monthly payroll and staff expenses. You will collate all payroll information accurately and ensure everything is processed in a timely manner. In addition you will assist in processing tax returns and pension payments. You will also support the Finance Manager with preparation of monthly acocunts and month-end processes. This role will also see you contribute managing data and ad-hoc repeorting and analysis required for audits and senior stakeholders. This role is varied and would suit someone with extensive skills in payroll and finance. The hours of work are flexible, between 30 - 35 hours per week to be agreed on successful appointment.

What you'll need to succeed

This role would suit someone with strong numerical skills, the ability to analyse, interpret and manipulate data combined with a strong track record in payroll and accounts. This role requires you to have strong IT skills, in particular across Microsoft packaged with advanced Excel skills. Working in a small team and handling confidential data, you must be able to communicate clearly in writing and in person. This role is based in the Inverness area, hybrid working could be supported after a training period, but you you would be required to attend the office.

What you'll get in return

In return, this role will pay a competitive rate of pay up to 17 per hour, with accrued annual leave allowances on top. You will work in well-appointed offices with the support of an experienced team. This role wil initially be undertaken on a temporary basis, could support hybrid working and may be extended beyond the initial temporary contract.

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