Primary Function Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will cover all areas of financial accounting and support the delivery of management accounts as well as financial statements for the organisation whilst also managing the end-to-end payroll process for HQ, branches and elected officials.
Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting: Prepare management accounts, including balance sheet and income statement.
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Payroll administration and reporting: Collaborate with the HR department to ensure accurate processing of payroll for over 200 staff using IRIS EARNIE payroll software.
Posting subsequent journals and reporting.
Assist in reconciling payroll reports and resolving discrepancies.
Administering employee pension plans.
Knowledge of statutory legislation relating to PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory payments and Pensions Accounting and Bookkeeping: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivables, accruals/prepayments, revenue recognition.
Ensure accurate and timely posting of financial transactions.
Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
Team Collaboration and Development: Work collaboratively with the finance team and other departments.
Provide training and support to junior finance staff.
Fixed Asset Registers: Maintain complete and accurate fixed asset registers.
Compliance and Audit Support: Assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
Support in preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance controls within the finance function.
Implement best practices to optimize financial operations.
Key Skills & Experience Qualified or part-qualified ACCA qualification, or accounting certification with a recognised professional body Experience administering payroll within application IRIS EARNIE Experience dealing with external audit process and preparing statutory financial statements Previous experience using accounting systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics) Working knowledge of VAT process Excellent communication skills, including written skills Team player with a good attention to details Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills What PFEW will offer you We offer multiple benefits to our HQ employees including: flexible working, hybrid working, competitive salary, private healthcare, life assurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced leave, employee assistance program, onsite free lunches and refreshments, free onsite gym, free onsite parking, 26 days holiday (increasing with length of service), mental health clinics, support for continuous professional development, employee discounts and more….
Interview Process Telephone Interview with Talent & Reward Manager First Interview with Financial Controller and Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Technical assessment and Final Interview with Financial Controller and Finance Director