Compassionate Care is a leading provider of diverse services throughout the UK, dedicated to supporting individuals with complex needs and learning disabilities. Our comprehensive offerings encompass supported living, residential emergency accommodation, and specialized step-down services for mental health care.
At Compassionate Care, our mission is to instigate profound and enduring transformations in the lives of both adults and children. We empower those under our care to embrace independence and lead fulfilling lives, always upholding principles of dignity, autonomy, and self-worth.
Driven by a commitment to excellence, we aspire to emerge as the most trusted and esteemed name in the care sector. We are resolute in our dedication to delivering reliable, compassionate support while setting unparalleled standards of service quality in the UK.
Join us at Compassionate Care and be a part of a team that is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
Please note this is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
We are a growing, people-focused finance team operating at group level, and we’re
looking for a proactive, organised Payroll & Finance Administrator to join us. This role
offers the chance to work across all group companies and make a real impact by
ensuring accurate, timely payroll and supporting wider finance operations.
You’ll be joining at an exciting point in our growth journey, with plenty of opportunities to
develop your skills, while helping us ensure our colleagues remain at the heart of what
we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate, end-to-end monthly payroll processing for over 300 employees,
including RTI submissions
- Support with system and process improvement to enable the payroll function to
scale with the business as employee numbers grow
- Assist with PAYE/NIC reconciliations
- Work closely with Operations to ensure accuracy with timesheets, overtime, and
enhancements
- Collaborating with HR to ensure all starters, leavers, and contractual changes
information is accurate and timely
- Supporting colleagues with queries in a professional, solution focused, and
person-centred way
- Mange pension auto-enrolment and uploads
- Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails
- Support with payroll reconciliations to the general ledger
- Assist with year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds where applicable)
- Support purchase ledger processing and procurement when required
- Other ad hoc duties as required to support the finance team
Person Spec
- Payroll experience working in a staff heavy business, with hourly paid and shift
based work is essential
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, NI, statutory payments, and
pensions
- Confident using payroll systems and Excel
- Highly organised, methodical and process driven with the ability to manage
deadlines
- Someone who is able to balance strong numerical accuracy and attention to
detail with the excellent communication needed to communicate with staff
- General finance experience and an understanding of bookkeeping is
advantageous
- Proactive and committed to process improvement
What Can We offer You?
- Full time (37.5 hours), with part time options (30 hours) also available
- Progression opportunities in a growing company
- Employee Assistance Program
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working 1 day from home after probation is passed
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