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Assistant Accountant
Fixatex Ltd. Manage the full company payroll .
Posted 9/29/2026full-timeHertford • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £30,000 - £35,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing payroll processes, including calculations for sick pay and overtime, while ensuring compliance with HMRC submissions. Proficient in using Sage 50 Payroll and Excel to support day-to-day accounting and financial reporting.
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Sage 50 PayrollIntermediate Level ExcelSage 50 AccountsXeroAccounting Qualification
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Hard Skills
Payroll ManagementSick Pay CalculationSSP/SMP CalculationOvertime CalculationPayroll Journal CalculationEmployee Payslip IssuanceBank Transaction PostingPurchase Invoice ApprovalSales InvoicingSupplier Payment Preparation
Soft Skills
ConfidentialityProblem SolvingCommunication
Industry Keywords
Construction Industry
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage the full company payroll
- Record new starters and leavers
- Calculate sick pay, SSP/SMP and overtime
- Deduct personal costs, such as personal mileage
- Make submissions to HMRC and the pension provider
- Calculate the monthly payroll journal
- Issue employee payslips
- Handle pay-related queries from employees
- Post daily bank and credit card transactions
- Approve purchase invoices up to an agreed value
- Assist the team with monthly sales invoicing and chasing monies owed
- Prepare weekly supplier payment runs
- Support the finance team with day-to-day accounting
- Report to the Finance Director
Requirements
What you’ll need- Sage 50 Payroll
- Intermediate level Excel
- Able to work in a confidential capacity
- Sage 50 Accounts / Xero (preferred)
- Working knowledge of the construction industry (preferred)
- Currently studying towards an accounting qualification (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Private healthcare contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated)
- Supportive sick pay and wellbeing policies
- Ongoing training and development in our purpose-built training centre
- Clear progression opportunities
- A genuine team environment where everyone’s input matters
- A supportive workplace that recognises the need for flexibility
- Regular team events and celebrations
- £1000 employee referral scheme