Finance & Payroll Clerk


Company:	MET Recruitment
Salary:	£13 to £15 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	B64
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk

Cradley Heath

20 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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