Senior Finance Officer
2 days ago
Hartlepool
Senior Finance Officer, Hartlepool Your new company Are you an experienced finance professional with strong payroll knowledge, general accounts office experience and excellent attention to detail? My client is looking for a proactive Senior Finance Officer to join the team and support the 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. Your new role 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 completing 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. What you'll need to succeed • AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent relevant experience, • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance role, • Significant experience in processing payroll 4778168