(BL39) Finance and Payroll Officer

Orka Financial Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services provider in High Wycombe is seeking a Part-Time Finance and Payroll Officer to manage day-to-day financial operations. You will oversee transactions, payroll, and compliance reporting, ensuring accurate processing and adherence to financial regulations. Candidates should have a strong accounting background, proven payroll experience, and the ability to work independently. The role offers a salary of £35,000 pro-rata plus additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting knowledge and experience with financial software systems.
• Proven experience in payroll, VAT, and statutory financial reporting.
• Attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations, including processing transactions.
• Administer monthly payroll and pension processes.
• Assist in preparing annual accounts and liaise with auditors.
• Support budget planning and financial reporting.
• Manage supplier payments and credit control functions.
• Respond to queries regarding finance and payroll.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Experience with financial software systems

Proven experience in payroll

VAT knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Orka Financial have started work with a business in High Wycombe who are seeking a Part-Time detail-oriented Finance and Payroll Officer to manage the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate processing of transactions, payroll, and compliance reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations, including processing transactions, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and fixed asset accounting.
• Administer monthly payroll and pension processes, including HMRC and provider submissions.
• Assist in preparing annual accounts to trial balance and liaise with external auditors.
• Support budget planning, financial reporting, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage supplier payments, income tracking, and credit control functions.
• Maintain the integrity of the school's financial and payroll systems.
• Respond to queries from staff, suppliers, and regulatory bodies regarding finance and payroll.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, internal controls, and safeguarding policies.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial procedures and team collaboration.

Key Skills

• Strong accounting knowledge and experience with financial software systems.
• Proven experience in payroll, VAT, and statutory financial reporting.
• Attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work independently.

Salary: £35,000 pro-rata, plus further benefits.