Senior Finance Officer

The Greatham Foundation; Greatham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Greatham is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to manage payroll processes and assist in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of finance experience, including strong payroll knowledge and general accounts office experience. Responsibilities include processing payroll, preparing management accounts, managing the debtors ledger, and supporting budget management. Competitive compensation and a collaborative team environment will be offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance role.
• Significant experience in processing payroll.
• Experience in general accounts office processes including bank reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes including PAYE and pensions.
• Assist in preparing accurate management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budget holders in managing expenditure and complete month-end tasks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Accounts office experience

Education

AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an experienced finance professional with strong payroll knowledge, general accounts office experience and excellent attention to detail? We’re looking for a proactive Senior Finance Officer to join our team and support our financial operations.

In this key role, you will support the day‑to‑day finance function, processing payroll and support financial reporting. You will play an integral role in ensuring financial accuracy, procedural compliance, and the smooth running of internal accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration
  • Manage end‑to‑end payroll processes, including PAYE, pensions, expenses, and statutory payments.
  • Process starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, deductions, and holiday pay.
  • Ensure accurate employee payments and maintain confidential payroll records.
  • Prepare payroll reports, post payroll journals, and ensure compliance with HMRC and National Minimum Wage requirements.
  • Keep payroll procedures up to date with legislative changes.
• Financial Management & Accounts Support
  • Assist in preparing accurate and timely management accounts and financial reports.
  • Manage the debtors ledger and support purchase invoice and staff expense processing.
  • Process BACS and ad‑hoc payments, oversee petty cash, and record income received.
  • Support budget holders in managing expenditure and complete month‑end tasks—including journals and reconciliations.
  • Maintain the general ledger, assist with bank reconciliations, and support credit control.
  • Contribute to year‑end processes, statutory accounts preparation, and the annual audit.
  • Help maintain and improve financial systems (Dimensions and Select Pay) and support system improvement projects.

Person Specification

• AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance role
• Significant experience in processing payroll
• Significant experience in general accounts office processes bank and cash, bank reconciliation, purchase ledger, sales invoices