We're looking for an organised and detail-oriented Accounts and Payroll Assistant to join the West Midlands Growth Company and play an important role in supporting the smooth operation of our Finance function. If you're someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, supporting colleagues, and ensuring financial processes run efficiently, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is the region's economic development delivery organisation.
From April 2026, we will lead the delivery of regionally commissioned economic development activity aligned to the West Midlands Growth Plan, working in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority and local authorities.
We are building a sharper, business-focused organisation that attracts investment, supports high-growth companies, and drives measurable economic impact.
If you want your work to contribute to the success of one of the UK's most important regional growth organisations, we'd love to hear from you.
As our new Accounts and Payroll Assistant, you'll provide essential support across the Finance function, ensuring transactional activities are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time.
While the role will primarily focus on Accounts Payable, Sales Ledger, and Payroll Administration, you'll also support wider finance activities as WMGC transitions towards a more collaborative and integrated approach. This will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills across different areas of finance, including general ledger support and month-end processes.
You'll be a key member of the Finance team, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation to ensure financial information is maintained accurately and finance processes are delivered effectively.
- Supporting the day-to-day operation of the Finance function.
- Ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
- Maintaining sales and purchase ledger records.
- Supporting payroll administration activities and responding to employee queries.
- Assisting with financial controls and the monitoring of fixed assets.
- Working collaboratively across the Finance team to support business objectives.
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the organisation.
- Contributing to a more integrated and collaborative finance service.
- Processing invoice entries accurately and efficiently.
- Managing debtor accounts and supporting credit control activities.
- Maintaining and responding to queries received through the sales ledger inbox.
- Supporting credit card management through the Equals platform.
- Processing temporary card requests (VCN).
- Reviewing and processing staff expense claims.
- Managing Uber-related requests and approvals.
- Assisting with invoice processing and purchase ledger administration.
- Creating and maintaining employee payroll records.
- Processing amendments to payroll profiles.
- Actioning HMRC notifications, including tax code and student loan updates.
- Responding to payroll-related queries received through the payroll inbox.
- Ensuring payroll information is handled confidentially and accurately.
- Monitoring and maintaining fixed asset records.
- Supporting month-end and general ledger activities where required.
- Providing administrative and transactional support to the wider Finance team.
- Assisting with continuous improvements to finance processes and procedures.
- Experience working within a Finance department for at least two years.
- Experience within Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger.
- Experience within Accounts Receivable/Sales Ledger.
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment managing a variety of responsibilities.
- Trustworthy with the ability to maintain confidentiality, particularly regarding payroll information.
- Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to support colleagues across the Finance team.
- AAT qualification or working towards a recognised accounting qualification.
- Experience using Advanced Finance System.
- Experience using Moorepay Payroll System.
- Adaptable and open to learning new systems and processes.
This role will involve building strong working relationships across the organisation, including:
- Stakeholders from a variety of business areas.
- Accounts Assistant.
- Assistant Accountant.
- Management Accountant.
- Wider Finance team colleagues.
The successful candidate will deliver:
- Accurate and timely financial administration.
- Effective support across sales ledger, purchase ledger, and payroll activities.
- Strong customer service to internal stakeholders.
- Reliable and confidential handling of financial and payroll information.
- Valuable support to the wider Finance team and organisational objectives.
We do what we say we are going to do, collaborating with our stakeholders to deliver and achieve regional outcomes, leading the way for economic development through our knowledge and expertise.
We believe everyone has the right to be listened to and heard. We appreciate the impact of our actions and behave accordingly.
We lead by example both externally as ambassadors for the organisation and internally for our workforce. We embrace innovation and creativity, empowering our teams to deliver high-quality, transformative outcomes.
We support and promote the wellbeing of everyone. We strive to create an inclusive and engaged workforce where people have a clear sense of purpose and the confidence to thrive. We encourage personal growth, resilience, and success while fostering a healthy and positive working environment.
