Finance & Payroll Officer
Salary: circa £33,000 to £35,000 DOE plus study support and excellent benefits
Location: Bolton
We're currently recruiting a Finance & Payroll Officer to join a small, dynamic team in Bolton. In this role, you'll manage the payroll process, support monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and budget monitoring, while also acting as a key support to the Head of Finance & Payroll, gaining valuable exposure to senior financial management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and financial commentary.
* Support budget monitoring and forecasting, identifying key financial trends and potential risks.
* Manage the end-to-end payroll ensuring compliance with contractual terms, HMRC regulations and pension schemes. Respond to payroll queries from staff, ensuring prompt and professional resolutions.
* Assist in year-end financial processes, including the preparation of audit schedules and liaising with external auditors.
* Perform month-end reconciliation routines, including control accounts, payroll reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and necessary adjustments to maintain financial accuracy.
* Oversee the sales and purchase ledger processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
* Monitor aged debtors and creditors, ensuring prompt follow-up on outstanding balances.
Skills and attributes required:
* Ideally AAT qualified or working towards AAT level 4 qualification
* Experience in producing and interpreting monthly management accounts, with strong analytical skills.
* Some prior payroll experience is preferable
* Experience working in the education sector or public sector finance would be highly desirable
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with staff at all levels.
* Strong IT skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel.
Please send a copy of your CV for consideration.
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