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Job Title: Payroll and Finance Officer
Reports To:Head of Finance
Salary: £28,000- £32,000
Location: Skainos Centre Belfast However, there may be some travel required within Northern Ireland to fulfil the duties associated with the post.
Hybrid Options available (3 Days Office 2 Days WFH)
Hours of Work:37.5 hours per working week.
Additional Benefits To Support Employees
Pension: 6% employer, 4% employee contributions
Westfield Health (Level 2): Private Health Care provided by Threshold which gives permanent and fixed term employees access to 24/7 GP services, medical diagnostics, medical treatment and physiotherapy. Please note that an employee can add a family member or friend for an additional cost.
Annual Leave Entitlement: You will have 33 days of annual leave per year rising each year to 38. This is inclusive of 12 customary holidays, normally bank holidays per calendar year.
Purpose of Payroll and Finance Officer
The role will take the lead on the payroll for the organisation and is responsible for ensuring accurately processing of monthly payroll within agreed deadlines
The role will also include a range of financial tasks which will range from processing staff travel, payments for the organisation and accurate recording of any payroll related income and expenditure
The role will also assist the Assistant Accountant, Head of Finance and Director of Finance in the requirements for the finance team and be responsible for training and supporting Finance Assistants in their duties
This is a critical role within the finance team and will work together with the team to meet both operational and strategic targets for the team
The role will also play a critical part of our central office team and work together with our core central team
The role will be required to support our services teams with payroll and general queries
Job Description
Main Responsibilities of Payroll and Finance Officer
Payroll Duties Include
Manage payroll cycle from data entry to final payslip issue
Ensure payroll compliance with HMRC regulations and internal policies (RTI, pension auto-enrolment, NI, PAYE, tax codes)
Maintain payroll databases, process payment runs, and ensure documentation is accurate and timely
Onboard new employees, manage leavers, and process year-end documents
Preparing, monitoring and uploading overtime/ additional payments
Processing and checking annual leave, maternity, sick pay etc
Processing and calculating additional Holiday Pay
Processing and checking monthly pension contributions
Management of Payroll inbox and queries from staff across the organisation
Management of Payroll related payments to third party
Regularly meeting with the People department to ensure a business partnership is in place
Supporting our services to ensure that information is delivered in timely manner for payroll processing
Preparing reports on payroll for management across the organisation
Systems And Process Duties Include
Working with the People department and Finance Management to develop and improve the payroll and HR systems for the organisation
Working with the People department and Finance Management to develop policies and procedures for the organisation to ensure effective management and compliance around payroll
Ensuring Data entry onto the companys software system is timely and accurate
Ensuring all records are stored as confidentially and manage access to systems as and when required
Assisting in training staff across the organisation in any new systems or processes as required
Other Finance Duties Include
Posting journals required by Assistant Accountant/Head of Finance
Supporting the Assistant Accountant with monthly reconciliation process
Supporting the Finance Management Team with producing reports for management meetings and Board
Checking, posting and processing staff expenses
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial files and records using spreadsheets and accounting software
Working with external payroll provider to ensure process is executed accurately and in a timely manner
Contribute to both the internal and external audit process
Represent the Finance Team and Threshold Services at internal/external events as appropriate
Health & Safety
Adhere and comply with all Thresholds Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Report and record any matters, for example defects and / or accidents in relation to any issues in respect of Health & Safety immediately, for the attention of the designated person.
Contributing to the overall physical cleanliness and general condition of the facilities of the service.
Act as a Deputy Fire Warden and / or First Aid Person if designated.
Equal Opportunities
Actively Promote a working environment where equality of opportunity, anti-discriminatory practice, individual rights and choice are promoted in accordance with Thresholds established Principles, Policies and Procedures.
Threshold Aims and Objectives
Active promotion in the organisational mission, values, aim and objectives, ensuring all Policies and Procedures, to include the Code of Conduct and Practice are adhered to at all times.
Be a cultural carrier for Threshold.
The above summary of the main roles and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. This role may develop in accordance with the Thresholds Strategic Corporate Plan. However, you will from time to time be required to undertake other duties that are appropriate to your role and nature of your post.
Person Specification
Applicants Must Provide Evidence By The Specified Closing Date For Application Submission As How They Meet The Following Essential And Desirable Criteria
Selection Criteria
Essential
Previous Experience
* Minimum of 2 years recent experience working in a payroll role in a medium or large business
* Have demonstrable understanding of employer payroll, compliance and pension obligations
* Experience with payroll software and systems with a high IT proficiency
* Intermediate level of competence using Microsoft Excel
* Experience with accounting software including posting journals.
Previous Experience
Desirable
* CIPP Qualification (or equivalent)
* Experience of Payroll within a Health and Social Care setting
* Experience with Xero
Guidance
Threshold will undertake a shortlisting exercise based solely upon the written information contained within your application form, to satisfactorily demonstrate how and to what extent you meet the above specified criteria. The shortlisting exercise will be based upon the identified criteria from the personnel specification.
The shortlisting panel will not make assumptions as to your circumstances, qualifications and experience.
Threshold reserves the right to supplement these shortlisting criteria using additional essential and or desirable criteria from the personnel specification at subsequent stages of the shortlisting process.
Canvassing
Please note that any form of canvassing, either oral or written, directly or indirectly, in connection with this appointment shall disqualify a candidate from the recruitment and selection process.
Supplementary Information
* Please note that this is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Basic / Enhanced Access NI Check.
Skills
Payroll Finance Officer Accountancy and Finance
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Mental Health Care
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