Finance Officer

The Cosmopolitan Hotel; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Barnsley seeks a Finance Officer to manage payroll and finance operations. Your attention to detail and proficiency in Sage 50 Payroll will help ensure timely payments and accurate financial records. Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth, 32 days of annual leave, and various employee benefits. If you have experience in finance and a collaborative approach, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and recognition

Opportunities for development

32 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or payroll role.
• Experience with Sage 50 is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll including timesheets and pensions.
• Manage sales ledger and credit control.
• Oversee purchase ledger and banking activity.
• Support financial reporting and month-end reconciliations.
• Maintain meticulous financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sage 50 experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Finance systems

Job description

Location: Optimo Healthcare, Maple House, Maple Estate, Stocks Lane, Barnsley, S75 2BL

Contract: Full-time - 40 hours, Monday to Friday

Salary: £26,000 FTE

Keep us balanced, one payslip at a time.

At Optimo Care Group, our teams work hard every day to make a difference in people's lives — and behind the scenes, our Finance team keeps everything running smoothly. We're now looking for a Finance Officer to support our payroll and finance operations, helping to ensure every figure adds up and every payment lands right on time.

If you've got an eye for detail, a love of spreadsheets, and a quiet pride in getting things right first time, you'll feel right at home here.

Who we are

Optimo Care Group is a family of care providers united by one purpose — to make every day the best it can be for the people we support. Across our network of specialist and domiciliary services, we help individuals live safely, independently, and with dignity in their own homes and communities.

With over 1,500 dedicated colleagues, we're proud of our compassionate, collaborative culture — one that values people, welcomes ideas, and focuses on making a real impact.

What you'll do

You will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of our finance function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across payroll, purchase ledger, and sales ledger activity.

Day-to-day, You'll

• Process payroll, including timesheets, new starters, leavers, pensions, and statutory payments via Sage 50 Payroll.
• Manage sales ledger and credit control, ensuring invoices are accurate and payments are received promptly.
• Oversee purchase ledger and banking activity, processing invoices and maintaining up-to-date supplier information.
• Support financial reporting, month-end reconciliations, and audits.
• Keep meticulous financial records and help drive continuous improvement across the team.

What you'll bring

• Previous experience in a finance or payroll role (Sage 50 experience a plus!).
• A confident user of Excel and other finance systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in everything you do.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach to work.
• Great organisational skills — able to manage your time and meet deadlines without breaking a sweat.

What you'll get

• A supportive team who genuinely care about what they do.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop within finance.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work helps frontline care teams deliver life-changing support every day.
• Employee Assistance Program: Professional support whenever life throws you a curveball, because your wellbeing matters.
• Reward Gateway: Discounts, recognition, and meaningful ways to celebrate achievements and milestones.
• 32 days annual leave (including all England Bank/Public Holidays).

You don't have to tick every box — if you've got the skills, curiosity, and drive to make things better, we'd love to hear from you!