Finance and Payroll Officer

Stockton-on-Tees

Salary Competitive

Permanent

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, with a particular focus on end-to-end payroll and purchase ledger operations.

You will be responsible for maintaining accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across core financial processes, while also contributing to ongoing improvements within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Manage the full payroll cycle, including PAYE, pensions, statutory payments, and expenses
• Process starters, leavers, salary changes, and variable payments
• Ensure payroll accuracy and maintain confidential records
• Prepare payroll reports and journals
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and relevant legislation
• Handle payroll queries in a timely and professional manner

Purchase Ledger

• Process supplier invoices in line with approval procedures
• Manage supplier payments and reconcile accounts
• Monitor aged creditors and resolve discrepancies
• Process staff expenses and company card transactions

Additional Duties

• Reconcile income streams and post journal entries
• Support continuous improvement of finance systems and processes
• Assist with general finance tasks as required

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

Experience

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing
• Strong purchase ledger experience
• Experience preparing and posting journals
• Familiarity with finance systems (Sage experience desirable)

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Understanding of finance operations within a small to medium organisation

Desirable

• Relevant qualification (AAT, CIPP, ACCA or similar)
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Experience improving finance processes

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Ability to travel across regional sites
• Flexible and proactive approach to work

Benefits

• Generous annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Pension scheme
• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits