Payroll Officer

OMF International (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian mission agency in Manchester is seeking a detail-focused Payroll Officer to process payroll and pensions for staff and members while supporting financial operations. Candidates must have experience with payroll systems like Sage, a keen eye for detail, and demonstrate a personal commitment to the agency's mission. The role requires strong administrative skills, finance systems proficiency, and the ability to work under tight deadlines, contributing to the agency’s goal of sharing the gospel across cultures.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll systems, preferably Sage.
• A high level of accuracy in financial tasks.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and pensions for UK-based staff.
• Support the Finance team with donations and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist in Creation Care reporting.

Skills

Sage payroll experience

Detail-oriented administrative skills

Finance systems proficiency

Microsoft Office skills

Job description

Do you want to make a real difference using your finance and administrative skills in a global mission context?

OMF International (UK) is seeking a detail-focused Payroll Officer to play a vital role in processing payroll and pensions for our UK-based staff, members, and retirees. Your work will support the smooth running of financial processes that enable us to share the good news of Jesus Christ with East Asia’s peoples.

You will bring experience in payroll systems (preferably Sage), a high level of accuracy, and a heart for global mission. Working closely with the Finance team, this role includes processing donations, reconciling credit cards, and supporting our Creation Care reporting.

Occupational Requirement

This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. The post holder must be a practising Christian, an active member of a local church, and be able to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to OMF’s mission, values and ethos as outlined in our Ethos Statement.

We are looking for someone who :

• Has Sage or Xero similar payroll experience
• Has a keen eye for detail and excellent administrative skills
• Is confident using finance systems and Microsoft Office
• Enjoys working to high standards and can meet tight deadlines
• Is supportive of OMF’s mission to share Christ across cultures
• Can commute daily to the OMF National Office in Oxford Street, Manchester

Experience of working in a Christian or mission-based charity is desirable but not essential.

OMF International (UK) is a Christian mission agency passionate about seeing local communities of believers worshipping God and reaching out in mission across East Asia and the UK. Founded over 150 years ago, we now support over 2,000 workers from 40 nations, partnering with churches to share Jesus in culturally relevant ways.