Working within the public sector, this is a key role supporting a busy finance team by maintaining robust financial systems and processes, including VAT returns, payroll, control accounts and related duties.
Your new role
Role Summary
Monitor budgets, analyse performance, and present insights to Senior Leadership.
Oversee financial administration and highlight risks of over/underspend.
Manage income and expenditure processes.Budgeting & Forecasting
Regularly review budget performance.
Support preparation of budget forecasts.Cashbook & Banking
Post daily bank transactions and complete weekly reconciliations.
Prepare cheques, BACS, and Faster Payments; resolve related queries.
Record credit card and petty cash transactions.
Reconcile all accounts monthly and complete quality assurance checks.Purchase Ledger
Raise and code purchase orders.
Process invoices daily and maintain supplier accounts.
Ensure timely payments and investigate discrepancies.
Reconcile supplier accounts and the Purchase Ledger control account.
Set up new suppliers when required.Sales Ledger
Raise and post sales invoices; issue debtor statements.
Chase outstanding debts and maintain recovery records.
Escalate debt concerns when needed.Expenses
Process staff expenses, ensuring correct coding and policy compliance.Payroll
Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations (salaries, PAYE/NI, pensions, deductions).Management Reporting
Assist with monthly management accounts and required reconciliations.
Complete variance analysis and support financial returns.Year-End
Support year‑end processes and liaise with external auditors.General Financial Support
Advise teams on coding and month‑end processes.
Manage the finance inbox and act as a point of contact for finance queries.
Perform financial system quality checks and maintain accurate filing.
Provide ad-hoc administrative support.
What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record within accounts processing and payroll and be available to work 22.5 hours per week.
What you'll get in return
An attractive pro rata salary and benefits package is offered.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Salary description
£30024.00 - £31021.00 per year