The Role
Are 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 Role
Reporting 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 Responsibilities
Payroll*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 Person
What 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 Steps


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