At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll for 300 staff and support finance administration in a close-knit team.
- Company: Join a charity that prioritises staff wellbeing and development.
- Benefits: 34 days annual leave, pension scheme, wellbeing services, and staff rewards.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while developing your finance skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of payroll legislation and proficiency in accounting software required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Overview
In this role, you will own the full end-to-end payroll for around 300 staff and support finance administration within a close-knit Finance team.
You’ll ensure accurate processing, timely payments and compliance with policy, regulatory, and pension requirements, while contributing to robust purchase ledgers and financial reporting.
You’ll work both independently and with colleagues to deliver insights and maintain up-to-date payroll knowledge.
This is a meaningful opportunity to support a charity that prioritises staff wellbeing and development.
- Pay / Benefits
- 34 days annual leave (FTE with service increments)
- Organisational pension scheme
- Blue Light Card and staff rewards programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing services including staff counselling
- Medicash Health Care Cash Plan
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll for ~300 employees with accurate processing and record keeping
- Ensure timely payments and compliance with policy, statutory, and regulatory requirements
- Support purchase ledger and overall finance administration
- Monitor Accounts email inbox, process payments, perform bank reconciliations and petty cash management
- Provide timely insights and analysis; collaborate with Finance team and stakeholders
- Key requirements
- Knowledge of payroll (PAYE/NIC, workplace pensions, statutory sick and maternity payments, P60s, P11Ds, P45s) and up-to-date payroll legislation
- Proficiency with payroll and accounting software
- Understanding of accounting basics (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow); nominal codes, journals, double entry
- Excellent numeracy and IT skills; strong Excel ability
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Time management and ability to work independently with initiative
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Formal payroll qualifications (CIPP or AAT or equivalent)
- Excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels
- Proactive, detail-oriented and reliable
- Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally
- Payroll software
- Accounting software
- Microsoft Excel
Payroll and Finance Officer employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
