Finance and Payroll Officer

ORKA FINANCIAL; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Buckinghamshire is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Finance and Payroll Officer to manage financial operations, ensuring accurate processing of transactions and compliance reporting. The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge and experience with payroll and VAT reporting.

Benefits

Additional benefits

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Experience with financial software

Payroll processing

VAT reporting

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Location: Buckinghamshire

Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 Per Annum (Plus benefits)

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.

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 / 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.

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