Commercial Payroll/Purchase Ledger Administrator

Purpose of Role:

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, working within the existing Commercial Department performing a multi skilled role to ensure the efficient operation of group company Payroll, Purchase Ledger, supporting Sales ledger, and Human Resource functions.

Company Overview:

Hutchinson Engineering is one of the UK's leading suppliers of specialist steel support structures, primarily to the Mobile Telecommunication, Renewables and Offshore Sector. The business operates in-house Design, Manufacture and Deployment functions from a number of sites located in Widnes, Cheshire, has a turnover of £30m and employs 190 personnel.

Key Objectives of the Role:

§ Running weekly and monthly payroll cycles, calculating salaries, overtime, bonuses, and statutory payments (SSP,SMP,SPP).

§ Ensuring correct applications of deductions like PAYE tax, NI, Pensions, Student Loans.

§ Producing and issuing payslips, P45s, P60s, P11Ds and handling Real Time Information (RTI) reporting to HMRC

§ Keeping meticulous payroll records for audits and internal reporting

§ Staying ahead of payroll legislation updates and ensuring compliance (e.g., tax codes, minimum wage, pension auto-enrolment)

§ Acting as the go-to expert for payroll queries, liaising with HR, Finance, HMRC, and pension providers

§ Protecting sensitive data, preventing errors, and constantly seeking opportunities to refine processes

§ To provide support in the day-to-day running and co-ordination of the accounts payable and accounts receivable departments.

§ Process invoices, reconciling delivery notes to invoices received and purchase orders.

§ Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details within the purchase ledger/Sales Ledger

§ Raise and issue Sales Invoices in accordance to purchase orders received

§ Credit Control, processing cash receipts.

§ Monthly reconciliation of supplier/client statements.

§ Assist in scheduling supplier payments in accordance with supplier credit terms.

§ Act as point of contact with suppliers who may have queries regarding outstanding invoices.

§ Handle and resolve supplier/customer queries to a satisfactory conclusion for both the supplier/client and the Company.

§ Assist with month-end and year-end procedures.

§ Ensure all documentation related to payment of invoices is accurate before any payment is made, such as purchase orders and delivery notes, bank details and company addresses.

§ Opening and allocating of post on a daily basis.

§ Filing and general administration.

§ Other duties to support the department/business

Additional Role Information:

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

§ Proven Payroll experience

§ A good understanding of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word.

§ Grade A-C in GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

§ Experience with accounting procedures and account packages such as SAGE 200, SAGE 50 Payroll

§ Good interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate with customers and colleagues at all levels of seniority and liaise effectively with other departments.

§ The ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential information.

§ In house and external training will be provided to the suitable candidate.

§ Drug and Alcohol policy including testing

Benefits

§ Childcare Vouchers

§ Free/On-site Parking

§ Profit Share Bonus Scheme

§ Company Pension

§ Cycle Scheme

§ Free Company Events

§ Employee Assistance Programme

§ 21 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Mon-Fri 8.00am 4.30pm , including ½ hr lunch break

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing

Work Location: In person