Finance and Payroll Officer

Finance and Payroll Officer

We are seeking an organised and proactive Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join our team. This is a permanent full-time position based in Ringwood, with hybrid option available following a successful induction and handover period.

Job Title: Finance and Payroll Officer

Location: Ringwood (Hybrid after induction and comprehensive handover)

Salary: £29,000 - £33,500 DOE

Hours: Full-time, Permanent Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Reporting to: Operations Manager and Management Accountant

Essential Requirements

• Sage 50 Payroll experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an Accounts Administrator or similar role.
• Experience using digital payroll systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Tech-savvy with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and willingness to adapt within a varied role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Process, generate and manage client invoices.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Conduct credit control activities with clients and suppliers where required.
• Manage petty cash and generate financial reports/statements.
• Administer weekly and monthly payroll, including pensions and employee benefits.
• Handle payroll-related queries.
• Monitor and implement MLR policies and procedures.
• Utilise online accounting and data management systems.
• Provide general office administration support, including answering phones, scanning and filing.
• Ensure compliance with best practice financial procedures.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Xero or other cloud-based accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs and Pivot Tables.
• Understanding of the care sector and care-related financial processes.

If you are a motivated finance professional looking to join a supportive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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