Finance Officer - Oldham, United Kingdom - Four Recruitment Limited

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Description

Main responsibilities include:


  • Administer and reconcile monthly payroll runs and pension reports for local government pension and teach pensions.
  • Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Finance ledgers and accounting system
  • Manage the main finance office and associated finance staff.
  • Ensure the key everyday finance functions operate efficiently.
  • Attend relevant crossorganisation meetings as finance representative and share information with team members on a regular basis.
  • Manage and develop the organisations financial software system(s), liaising effectively with other senior finance staff and IT services regarding maintenance, back up and development of the financial accounting system.
  • Assist in the year end audit process.
  • Lead on all payroll matters and ensure the payroll function operates effectively including keeping up to date with current legislation.
  • Ensure all payroll payments are made in a timely manner.
  • Ensure timely payments are made to all external third parties that provide the organisation with goods or services.
  • Oversee the Purchase ledger and Sales ledger functions to ensure areas operate in an efficient manner.
  • Manage the organisation's overall insurance arrangements including the annual renewal and lead on insurance administration.
  • Ensure monthly balance sheet control accounts are balanced in a timely manner.
  • Be responsible for daily banking spreadsheets and manage bank account balances.

Who would be the right fit?

_Essential:
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  • Experience of administering Pensions & Payroll
    for at least 3 years
:


  • High level of literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Knowledge of local government and teacher's pension schemes.
  • Understanding of general key financial regulations and procedures.
  • Experience in working with budget holders and nonfinancial managers.
  • DBS check.
  • Ability to work independently and arrive at decisions without high levels of management

_Desirable:
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  • AAT qualified or working towards.
  • CIPP qualified or working towards.
  • Experience of working in Further Education Sector.
  • Understanding of finance systems/finance within the education sector.
  • Experience of bank reconciliations.


If this opportunity sounds of interest and you're keen to learn more then please contact Jamal for immediate consideration on or.


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