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This role as a Senior Payroll and Finance Officer is a key position within the Accounting & Finance department, requiring strong leadership skills and a firm grasp of payroll management and finance operations in the public sector.
Client Details
The employer is a public sector organisation, headquartered in Sheffield City Centre with excellent public transport links and hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Description
- Oversee and support small finance team handling purchase invoices, fee income management, and payroll for 250 employees.
- Reviewing supplier payments and income analysis.
- Developing new processes around supplier payments, including reconciliations.
- Contribute to the production of management accounts, annual budgets, and monthly forecasts with accurate and timely reporting.
- Providing necessary support and training to the team.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and financial policies.
- Handle financial queries and provide relevant advice and support.
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial procedures.
- Participate in strategic planning and decision-making at the management level.
Profile
A successful Senior Payroll and Finance Officer should have:
- Experience in payroll management and financial operations.
- Proven team leadership skills in an accounting and finance role.
- Strong knowledge of public sector finance regulations and policies.
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to advise and influence at all levels.
- Proficiency in using payroll and finance systems.
Job Offer
- A competitive salary between £36,000 to £38,000
- Generous holiday leave starting at 25 days, increasing to 30 with years of service.
- Flexible hybrid working options for a balanced work-life approach.
- Additional benefits including life assurance and cycle to work schemes.
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
- Access to a benefits portal offering dental and health plans.
