Finance Assistant/Payroll Clerk

  • MET Recruitment UK Ltd
  • Cradley, Worcestershire
  • Sep 11, 2025
Seasonal Accounting

Job Description

Finance Assistant/Payroll Clerk

Cradley Heath

30-35 hours per week

£24,420-£28,000 per annum

Temporary on going

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join our client. A well-established, family-run business within the Cradley area. As a Finance Assistant/Payroll Clerk, you will be faced with many responsibilities to contribute to the operations within the business.

Main responsibilities (not limited to):

  • Manage the payroll process including wages.
  • Process and make payments via the bank system.
  • Handle payroll-related queries and escalate issues when necessary.
  • Manage invoice processing including checking, authorising, emailing, and following up on outstanding invoices.
  • Maintain and update the BACs payment list with accurate due dates.
  • Chase customer payments and monitor outstanding balances.
  • Check, chase, and file proof of deliveries related to purchasing activities.
  • Respond to phone and email enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
  • Provide general finance and payroll administrative support as required, including ad hoc tasks.

Person specification:

  • Previous experience in payroll and financial administration.
  • Comfortable using a range of computer systems and tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent timekeeping.
  • Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.



What happens after you apply for this role?

Applications will be reviewed within 3 working days, however as we are receiving high levels of applications, if you have not been contacted after 5 days of sending your CV unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If successful you will be contacted by a Consultant to discuss your application and CV further. There ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.