Job Description
The RoleAre you an experienced Finance Officer with strong payroll knowledge who thrives in a busy, mission-driven environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, values-led organisation that delivers a wide range of services to individuals and families across the region.The organisation is entering an ambitious period of development, with new services, expanding partnership work and a widening income portfolio. As a result, the finance function is evolving to strengthen controls, enhance reporting, and build robust foundations for future growth.The RoleReporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Officer will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations. The role has a particular focus on managing the end-to-end monthly payroll process, alongside purchase ledger responsibilities and wider support across core finance activities.Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll
* Manage end-to-end payroll processes, including PAYE, pensions, expenses and statutory payments
* Process starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, sessional hours and deductions
* Ensure accurate payments and maintain confidential payroll records
* Prepare payroll reports, post payroll journals and ensure compliance with HMRC and National Minimum Wage requirements
* Update payroll procedures in line with legislative changes
* Respond to and resolve payroll queries effectively
Purchase Ledger
* Process purchase invoices in line with authorisation procedures, ensuring correct cost allocation
* Process supplier payments
* Reconcile supplier ledger accounts
* Produce and monitor the aged creditors report
* Reconcile and process company credit card transactions
* Process staff expense claims in line with policy
Other Duties
* Reconcile income streams, identifying and resolving queries and posting relevant journals
* Support improvements to finance processes, systems and internal financial controls
* Undertake additional duties appropriate to the scope and nature of the role
The PersonWhat We’re Looking For
* Experience in finance roles with strong payroll expertise
* Knowledge of PAYE, pensions, statutory payments and payroll legislation
* Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Confident using finance systems and Excel
* Ability to work confidentially, collaboratively and with initiative
Next StepsPlease contact for further details.