Finance Officer - Blackheath

Active Care Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A large care provider in the UK is looking for a Finance Officer in Blackheath, South East London. You will be responsible for accurate payroll processing, liaising with HR, and handling supplier invoices. This fixed-term role offers competitive benefits, including a comprehensive training program and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Holidays based on pro rata

Birthday off

Access to training and development opportunities

24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension account

Medicash Health Plan access

Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role is essential.
• AAT qualification preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with HR and address payroll issues.

Responsibilities

• Process staff payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records and liaise with HR.
• Handle supplier invoices and financial reconciliations.

Skills

Previous experience in a Finance role

AAT preferred but not essential

Ability to liaise with HR and manage payroll queries

Job description

Overview

Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join our amazing team at Blackheath in South East London, to take responsibility for timely and accurate processing of the staff payroll at the hospital, in collaboration with our central payroll team as well as supporting the Senior Management team with all other finance duties.

Blackheath is a 36 bed centre providing specialist person-centred rehabilitation, care and support for adults with either a brain injury or other complex neurological condition. We provide comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation and therapy and specialise in the treatment of patients with a primary cognitive or behavioural impairment resulting from a brain injury or other neurological condition.

What you\'ll be working

• 37.5 hours per week.
• Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
• Monday to Friday 09:00am to 17:00pm.

What you\'ll be doing

As Finance Officer you will:

• Previous experience in a Finance role
• AAT preferred but not essential with relevant experience
• Input all employee payroll data and records and maintain those records
• Liaise with HR to resolve all payroll issues including leavers
• Respond to any payroll-related questions or concerns employees might have and liaise with departmental managers as necessary
• Receive, log and code purchase invoices and be point of contact for supplier queries
• Submit invoice batches to Accounts Payable Head Office
• Maintain Income Processing system
• Responsible for timely and accurate processing of the staff payroll ready for submission to the payroll bureau for batch processing and submission of all returns by due date to HMRC
• As a member of the finance team the post holder will also contribute to the efficient and effective work of the finance department
• Patient Allowance & Social Funds total reconciliation (incl bank)
• Petty Cash total reconciliation (incl bank)

What to look forward to

• Holidays based on pro rata
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, support and guidance so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group