Your newpany
Working within the public sector, this is a key role supporting a busy finance team by maintaining robust financial systems and processes, including VAT returns, payroll, control accounts and related duties.
Your new role
Role Summary
1. Monitor budgets, analyse performance, and present insights to Senior Leadership.
2. Oversee financial administration and highlight risks of over/underspend.
3. Manage ie and expenditure processes.
Budgeting & Forecasting
4. Regularly review budget performance.
5. Support preparation of budget forecasts.
Cashbook & Banking
6. Post daily bank transactions andplete weekly reconciliations.
7. Prepare cheques, BACS, and Faster Payments; resolve related queries.
8. Record credit card and petty cash transactions.
9. Reconcile all accounts monthly andplete quality assurance checks.
Purchase Ledger
10. Raise and code purchase orders.
11. Process invoices daily and maintain supplier accounts.
12. Ensure timely payments and investigate discrepancies.
13. Reconcile supplier accounts and the Purchase Ledger control account.
14. Set up new suppliers when required.
Sales Ledger
15. Raise and post sales invoices; issue debtor statements.
16. Chase outstanding debts and maintain recovery records.
17. Escalate debt concerns when needed.
Expenses
18. Process staff expenses, ensuring correct coding and policypliance.
Payroll
19. Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations (salaries, PAYE/NI, pensions, deductions).
Management Reporting
20. Assist with monthly management accounts and required reconciliations.
Year-End
21. Support year‑end processes and liaise with external auditors.
General Financial Support
22. Advise teams on coding and month‑end processes.
23. Manage the finance inbox and act as a point of contact for finance queries.
24. Perform financial system quality checks and maintain accurate filing.
25. Provide ad-hoc administrative support.
What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record within accounts processing and payroll and be available to work hours per week.
What you'll get in return
An attractive pro rata salary and benefits package is offered.