Your New Company A vital public bodychampioning fairness, dignity, and respect across the UK. Based in the heart ofManchester, their Finance team plays a key role in supporting the mission bydelivering high-quality financial operations and payroll services. With a collaborativeand inclusive culture, they offer a hybrid working model and a supportiveenvironment where your skills will make a real impact starting on an initial 3 month fixed term contract. Your New Role As a Finance Officer,you'll be at the heart of the Accounts Payable and payroll operations. You'llensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and employeebenefits, while maintaining strong financial controls and clear audit trails responsibilities will include: Processing supplier invoices and payments, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining audit-ready records. Preparing journals,reconciling balance sheets, and managing procurement card and bankreconciliations. Supporting payroll andbenefits administration, including pensions and eye care schemes. Managing the onlineexpenses system and ensuring policy compliance. Providing financialguidance to non-finance colleagues and supporting training initiatives. Coordinating theFinance Helpdesk mailbox and acting as the team's data champion. Assisting with audits,system administration, and reporting. What You'll Need to Succeed We're looking for adetail-oriented, proactive professional with: AAT Level 3qualification (minimum). Experience infinancial operations, ideally within the public or civil service sector. Strong organisationaland administrative skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Excellentcommunication skills and confidence in advising on financial policies. A collaborativemindset and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable: Knowledge of publicsector finance and payroll processes. Familiarity with GDPRand data protection regulations. What You'll Get in Return A competitive salaryof £28,485 perm annum (pro rata for contract (pro-rata for part-time). Flexible workingarrangements including hybrid working. The opportunity tocontribute to a meaningful mission in a respected public body. A supportive andinclusive team culture. Exposure to a widerange of finance and payroll responsibilities, enhancing your professionaldevelopment. For the right personopportunity to go permanent. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you arelooking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion onyour career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays