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NLB Solutions are working with a large business in Luton that are moving to a new system for both payroll and accounting and so would like someone that is an experienced Payroller that has worked on Workday and has potentially done testing. This role will report into the Payroll Manager who will offer support in the day to day activities of the payroll processing and the testing for the upcoming implementation of Workday. The business offer a great open plan office with parking and you will be part of a team of 10+ payrollers on a day to day basis. The payrolls will be mainly weekly processing and then with one head office monthly payroll. Duties: * Support the delivery of fortnightly, 4-weekly and monthly payrolls for approximately 16,000 employees * Process internal Management & Admin (M&A) 4-weekly payrolls * Assist with TUPE transfers and payroll elements of mobilisation activity * Ensure payroll accuracy, integrity and compliance with HMRC legislation * Manage submissions to HMRC including RTI, P35/P60 and statutory reporting * Reconcile payroll data and oversee associated payments including HMRC, pensions and benefits * Manage pension administration including Auto Enrolment, LGPS and other workplace schemes * Review off-cycle payments and implement controls to minimise exceptions * Collaborate closely with HR, Finance and operational teams * Support continuous improvement of payroll proce...

NLB Solutions are working with a business that are looking for a new payroll specialist to join the team and deal with client needs and deal with end to end payroll processing within a small but effective team. The Payroll Manager is looking for someone that has experience of working in a busy and fast paced office and have the ability communicate with internal and external stake holders. This is a full time role for a Payroller, handling end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining and updating employee payroll records, and processing payments in a timely and accurate manner. The position also requires preparing payroll reports, communicating with clients, answering inquiries, and collaborating with the wider team to support client payroll needs. The offices are based centrally just outside St Albans and have parking and access to local amenities and the Payroll Manager is looking for someone that they are able to support so that this individual is able to take on more responsibilities in time to come. Person Spec: • Strong experience in payroll processing in a multi-client payroll environment is desirable., • Knowledge of payroll compliance, auto-enrolment, taxation regulations, and legislative requirements., • Excellent organisational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills required for managing multiple cl...

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A leading plant hire and haulage company in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a Payroll Officer to manage accurate and compliant payroll processing for PAYE, CIS, and Umbrella workers. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills, in-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, and the ability to

Smiths Detection is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to take ownership of UK payroll delivery and employee benefits, ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time while supporting a seamless HR experience. Payroll system experience; ADP iHCM highly desirable. Ensure benefits are acc

A growing firm based in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Finance Administrator to join their finance team. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to manage payroll tasks effectively.

A leading detection technology firm in Hemel Hempstead seeks a Payroll & Benefits Specialist responsible for overseeing UK payroll and employee benefits administration.The ideal candidate will possess strong UK payroll knowledge, experience with ADP iHCM, and excellent problem-solving skills.You wil

We're working with a growing and supportive finance team looking to add an Assistant Management Accountant to their business on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in finance who's keen to develop their career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The company are based on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead and offer hybrid working. The Role You'll support the day-to-day running of finance across a portfolio of entities, gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting activities. The role offers excellent development opportunities, with plenty of scope to learn and grow over time. Typical responsibilities will include: Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts Posting journals, including accruals and prepayments Supporting cashflow tracking and forecasting Helping with financial reporting and variance analysis Assisting with VAT returns and other compliance tasks Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Getting involved in year-end and audit preparation Working closely with both finance colleagues and non-finance stakeholdersYou'll be supported by experienced team members, so while you'll take ownership of your work, there will always be guidance available as you build your skills. About You We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in finance, particularly: A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping Strong Excel skills (comfortable working with data and spreadsheets)Beyond that, attitude and potential are key. You might be: Studying towards an accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), or planning to Early in your finance career with some practical experience Eager to learn, take on responsibility and develop quicklyWhat's on Offer A varied role with real responsibility from the start Clear opportunities for progression and development A supportive team environment where you can build your skills Exposure to a broad range of accounting activitiesIf you're looking for a role where you can strengthen your core accounting skills and grow within a forward-moving finance team, we'd love to hear from you. Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers

Finance Assistant 9-12 Month Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract Location: St Albans | On-Site Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum Legal Sector The Opportunity Smart10 Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded legal firm in St Albans to recruit a Finance Assistant on a 9-12-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and professional finance team, providing key financial and administrative support to legal teams and senior stakeholders across the firm. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the firm and assist with a broad range of accounting and administrative responsibilities. Key duties will include: ·Updating financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions ·Preparing profit and loss schedules ·Reconciling bank statements ·Providing updates on fees delivered against targets ·Processing tax payments (under instruction) ·Recording monthly payroll entries and journals ·Processing and recording monthly pension payments ·Managing supplier invoices and liaising with suppliers and managers ·Supporting budget preparation processes ·Participating in annual audits ·Assisting with VAT return preparation ·Processing and authorising bank transfers via Bankline ·Supporting Partners and senior staff with financial queries ·Assisting in the development and maintenance of finance policies About You We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised finance professional who thrives in a structured, professional environment. Essential: ·Minimum 2 years' experience as a Finance Assistant or similar ·Strong knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures ·Experience with month-end journals and management reporting ·Advanced MS Excel skills, including financial functions ·Excellent organisational and time management skills ·High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy ·Confident written and verbal communication skills ·Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure Desirable: ·Level 2 AAT (or equivalent finance/bookkeeping qualification) ·Previous experience within a law firm ·Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted. Smart10 is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements across a select group of business sectors. In order to keep up to date and search for all our active jobs, please visit our website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to Smart10's Privacy Policy as to how we hold your data

Think Accountancy & Finance are proud to be partnering with a global business, a leader in their field, to recruit a Senior Credit Controller. You would be joining an established Accounts Receivable function, so we are looking for someone who can take ownership of a high-value ledger while also supporting and guiding a small team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on but is also ready to step into a senior, influential position within a collaborative and high-performing finance team. The role You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of key customer accounts, ensuring strong cash collection and reduced aged debt, while acting as a go-to person within the team. Alongside this, you'll support the day-to-day running of a small Credit Control team, helping to mentor and guide best practice. Key responsibilities include: Managing high-value and complex customer accounts Driving cash collection and reducing aged debt Handling escalated queries and resolving disputes efficiently Reviewing credit limits and assessing customer risk Producing debtor reports, ageing analysis and supporting cashflow forecasting Identifying trends and suggesting process improvements Supporting and mentoring junior team members Working closely with internal teams (Sales, Billing, Customer Service) to resolve issuesThis is a role where you can genuinely add value, both operationally and from a leadership perspective. What we are looking for 3 to 5+ years' experience within Credit Control Experience managing complex or high-value accounts Confident handling escalations and difficult conversations Strong Excel and systems experience Highly organised with strong attention to detail Ideally some experience supporting or mentoring others A proactive, solutions-focused mindset A CICM qualification (or working towards) would be a bonus, but not essential. Why this role? Proven, supportive team The opportunity to ownership of your day to day Hybrid working and a great working culture A business that values collaboration and continuous improvement If you're looking for that next step where you can take more ownership, mentor others, and be part of a business that genuinely invests in its people, this could be a great move. For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Casey Bennett at Think Accountancy & Finance. Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers

Assistant Payroll Manager Are you a payroll expert who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments? Do you enjoy leading teams, navigating complex legislation, and driving meaningful change? If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to take ownership of a large-scale payroll operation, managing high employee volumes while leading and developing a sizeable payroll team. This is a pivotal role focused not only on operational excellence, but also on continuous improvement and payroll transformation. The Role As Senior Payroll Specialist, you will: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large, complex workforce Ensure full compliance with current payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements Act as the subject matter expert on payroll legislation and best practice Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and control Lead payroll transformation initiatives, including system upgrades, automation, and process redesign Partner with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless payroll delivery Manage audits, reporting, reconciliations, and risk mitigation What We're Looking For Extensive experience managing high-volume payroll operations Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory compliance Proven experience leading and developing large teams Demonstrated success in payroll improvement and transformation projects Strong analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement Confident stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills Experience with payroll systems implementation or optimisation is highly desirable Workday is desirable Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a real impact. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of payroll within the organisation, driving innovation, improving controls, and delivering an exceptional service to employees. If you are a driven payroll professional with a passion for excellence, compliance, and transformation, we'd love to hear from you. 51144FOR1 INDPAYS Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join the Family Safeguarding Team in Luton. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadRole Responsibilities: To use professional skills, knowledge, and experience and a range of interpersonal and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of risks protection and social care needs of individuals and carers/families, within relevant legal and statutory frameworks, agreed priorities and current eligibility criteria. Refer to other relevant agencies and undertake joint assessments where appropriate to ensure all risks and needs are considered. To arrange, provide or purchase appropriate services/care within the Departments agreed priorities and resource framework to reflect best value principals and to comply with legislation and statutory duties. Take appropriate action in conjunction with other agencies and within legal and statutory framework, to protect vulnerable people. Manage an agreed case load in accordance with statutory and Departmental procedures and objectives, and professional good practice to enable individuals to achieve goals and maximise their strengths Monitor, review and reassess care packages/services against identified risks, needs, and objectives to ensure the continued effectiveness in achieving required or wanted outcomes. Make appropriate use of paper and computerised case recording systems to and effectively contribute to professional case management and comply with current legislation and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Records should be accessible to individuals, colleagues and managers as appropriate. Produce reports as required which comply with statutory and Departmental procedures and capture and analyse information clearly and guide decision making and case management. Ensure knowledge of benefits, fees and allowances is current and advise individuals how to access them in order to achieve maximum independence and manage expectations and demands.Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*If interested in this role or any other, please contact Jack Best on (phone number removed) or email a CV to (url removed) About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council and Luton Borough Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Think Accountancy & Finance have partnered with a well-established organisation based in Hemel Hempstead, who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with all round accounts experience, and looking for a role with long-term potential. SAP experience is essential. The business will be undergoing a system implementation, so candidates must have hands-on experience using SAP Enterprise, Business One or SAP S/4HANA, and be confident navigating the system from day one. This position will include some purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general ledger tasks, as well as overseeing automated processes. Every day can look different so you will need to be adaptable and comfortable with change! Key Responsibilities: Processing accounts payable invoices, including coding, posting and reconciliations Matching supplier invoices to goods receipts and resolving discrepancies Preparing supplier payments and employee expense payments Managing supplier statement reconciliations and invoice queries Allocating customer cash receipts and supporting automated processes Chasing overdue payments and maintaining accurate customer records Supporting credit control procedures, including credit limits and order release Assisting with month-end close activities Maintaining and reconciling the cash book Supporting internal finance processes and ad-hoc administration Skills & Experience Required: Previous experience working within a finance office environment Proven experience using SAP (Enterprise or S/4HANA essential) Good standard of Maths and English Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Desirable Experience supporting a finance system implementation or upgrade Exposure to automated or robotic finance processes AAT or other accounting qualifications (or working towards) Personal Attributes: Proactive and organised with strong problem-solving skills Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner Able to work collaboratively within a team Enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn Think Accountancy & Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment within: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Administration, Part-Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeeping