Finance & Payroll Officer

Four Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Finance & Payroll Officer for a dynamic team in Bolton. This role involves managing payroll processes, supporting financial reporting, and budget monitoring. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, ideally hold an AAT qualification, and demonstrate effective communication abilities.

Benefits

Study support

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Ideally AAT qualified or working towards AAT level 4 qualification.
• Some prior payroll experience is preferable.
• Experience in producing and interpreting monthly management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the payroll process ensuring compliance with contractual terms.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and support budget monitoring.
• Oversee sales and purchase ledger processes for accurate invoicing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

AAT qualification or working towards AAT level 4

Job description

Finance & Payroll Officer

Salary: circa £33,000 to £35,000 DOE plus study support and excellent benefits

Location: Bolton

We're currently recruiting a Finance & Payroll Officer to join a small, dynamic team in Bolton. In this role, you'll manage the payroll process, support monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and budget monitoring, while also acting as a key support to the Head of Finance & Payroll, gaining valuable exposure to senior financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and financial commentary.
• Support budget monitoring and forecasting, identifying key financial trends and potential risks.
• Manage the end-to-end payroll ensuring compliance with contractual terms, HMRC regulations and pension schemes. Respond to payroll queries from staff, ensuring prompt and professional resolutions.
• Assist in year-end financial processes, including the preparation of audit schedules and liaising with external auditors.

• Perform month-end reconciliation routines, including control accounts, payroll reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and necessary adjustments to maintain financial accuracy.

• Oversee the sales and purchase ledger processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Monitor aged debtors and creditors, ensuring prompt follow-up on outstanding balances.

Skills and attributes required:

• Ideally AAT qualified or working towards AAT level 4 qualification
• Experience in producing and interpreting monthly management accounts, with strong analytical skills.
• Some prior payroll experience is preferable

• Experience working in the education sector or public sector finance would be highly desirable

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with staff at all levels.
• Strong IT skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel.

Please send a copy of your CV for consideration.