Are you an organised, accurate, and proactive finance professional looking for a pivotal role in a supportive environment? We are seeking a dedicated Finance & Payroll Officer to join our team and manage the complete day-to-day financial administration of our business.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a wide range of financial duties. You will be responsible for maintaining precise accounting records, processing payroll efficiently, and ensuring full compliance with all statutory obligations. Your work will directly support the wider management team, providing them with the critical financial information they need to make strategic decisions.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Managing purchase and sales ledgers, credit control, and bank reconciliations.
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Processing monthly payroll, including pensions and HMRC submissions.
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Assisting with month-end procedures and the preparation of financial reports.
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Liaising with external accountants and supporting annual audits.
If you have a keen eye for detail, a confidential approach, and the ability to work independently, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our business success.
About The Role
As our Finance & Payroll Officer, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations. Your day-to-day will be a dynamic mix of managing accounting records, ensuring payroll is processed flawlessly, and contributing to crucial financial reporting. You'll be the go-to person for payroll queries and will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of the company through diligent credit control and reconciliations.
This role offers significant autonomy and the chance to work independently while being a valued member of a supportive team. There are opportunities to enhance your skills by working with systems like Sage and QuickBooks and to grow your experience in producing management accounts. You'll see the direct impact of your work, ensuring financial stability and compliance, making this a truly rewarding position.
Required Criteria
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ATI Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
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GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
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Minimum 3 years' experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role.
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Proven experience processing payroll.
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Experience using computerised accounting software.
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Experience with bank reconciliations, purchase/sales ledger management, and credit control.
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Experience liaising with external accountants.
Desired Criteria
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Experience within an SME environment.
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Experience with pension administration.
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Experience producing management accounts.
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Experience with accounting systems such as Sage or QuickBooks.
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Experience with Sage Payroll.
Skills Needed
Financial Analysis for Decisions, Financial Reporting, Problem Solving, Accounts Payable, Bank reconciliation, Payroll, Microsoft Office Suite, IT skills, Attention to detail, Credit Control, Communication, Numeracy and Literacy, Self Management, Time Management, Organisational skills
About The Company
In all our homes we aim to care for our residents in a way that promotes independence and autonomy whilst giving each resident the surety that we are there to care and assist with their individual needs.
Being family run with nursing experience we pride ourselves in being active in the operation of our care homes. We have high standards and are driven along with our management team of highly experienced health care professionals to lead our excellent staff in providing the optimum in resident care.
We pride ourselves in adhering to the principles of accountability, involvement and communication and as such operate an ‘open door communication policy’ to all.
Company Culture
As family run care homes our emphasis is on recruiting and retaining the best people. We have high standards and are driven along with our management team of highly experienced health care professionals to lead our excellent staff in providing the optimum in resident care.
We consider that everyone working in adult social care should be able to take part in learning and development so they can carry out their role effectively. We believe that developing our people can only enhance the care we give. We can all learn daily which can develop us both as people and care givers.
Training from Induction to recurrent training updates will help to develop the right skills and knowledge so our team can provide high quality care and support.
We encourage staff training either in-house or via external training organisations. We promote individual supported training, group training and practical training.
Company Benefits
When you join us we make a commitment to you and we want you to commit to us. You will receive tailored training to give you the best start along with ongoing support to give you the best possible conditions to thrive and develop. We are a team and as such welcome your input and ideas that may make what we do even better.
Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Tuition reimbursement, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Blue Light Card, Employee Recognition Scheme
Salary
Not disclosed
