Finance & Payroll Clerk

Company: MET Recruitment UK LTD
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Location: Old Hill
Job Description:

Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk Cradley Heath20 hours per week£13-£15 per hour Temporary ongoing (with the possibility to go permanent for the right candidate!)

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join our client, a well-established, business within the Cradley Heath area. As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.

Main responsibilities (not limited to):

  • Assist with day-to-day finance administration tasks.

  • Support payroll processing, including preparation of wages and related documentation.

  • Process and make payments via the bank system.

  • Handle finance-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 administrative support as required, including ad hoc tasks.

Person specification:

  • Previous experience in a finance or accounts-based role ( Essential) 
  • Experience within Payroll
  • 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 will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role.

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Posted: August 19th, 2026