Payroll Assistant, Head Office

Apex Housing Association; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing organization in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Department. The ideal candidate will have 5 GCSEs including Maths or Accounts and at least 2 years of financial experience. Responsibilities include supporting finance managers, implementing pay changes, and managing payroll processing. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to an essential community service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including Maths or Accounts.
• At least 2 years of financial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Director of Finance and Finance Managers.
• Implement new rates of pay and manage back pay.
• Complete pension auto-enrolment and prepare BACS reports.

Skills

Computerised accounting systems

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Payroll processing

Education

5 GCSE's Grades A-C (or equivalent) including Maths or Accounts

Job description

To assist in the efficient running of the Finance Department in accordance with the Association’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• This post will provide support to the work of the Executive Director of Finance, Financial Controller and Finance Managers in respect of general and financial administration.
• Implement new rates of pay and any back pay due to staff.
• Complete pension auto-enrolment process and prepare BACS reports in absence of Finance Officer.
• Complete an hours worked spreadsheet weekly to contribute to the Employee Cost Monitoring for schemes.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5 GCSE’s Grades A-C (or equivalent) including Maths or Accounts.
• 2 years financial experience which must include use of computerised accounting systems, processing accounts receivable or processing accounts payable or processing of payroll.

Further Information

For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description & Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.Apex is an Equal Opportunities Employer and due to under representation in some areas of our workforce we especially welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025