Finance and Payroll Officer

Do you have strong payroll experience and want to use your skills in a role where the focus is on making a difference, not just the bottom line?

This role offers more than just payroll.

You'll be part of a small finance team where you'll support across day-to-day finance activities, rather than being confined to one area. There's also scope to contribute to improving processes as the function continues to develop.

About the Business

We are partnering with a well-established, purpose-led organisation based in Stockton-on-Tees. This is an opportunity to join a supportive team environment where your work will have a direct impact on services delivered across the region.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this position will focus on managing the monthly payroll process while contributing to the wider finance function.

You'll be responsible for end-to-end payroll, alongside supporting purchase ledger and general finance tasks.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-end monthly payroll (PAYE, pensions, statutory payments)
Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime and expenses
Managing payroll queries and maintaining accurate records
Posting payroll journals and supporting reporting
Processing supplier invoices and payments
Reconciling supplier accounts and managing aged creditors
Processing staff expenses and company card transactions
Reconciling income streams and posting journals
Supporting general finance activities
Identifying and implementing process improvementsWhat We're Looking For

Strong end-to-end payroll experience
Experience across purchase ledger
Comfortable posting journals
Good Excel skills
Able to work independently and as part of a small team
This role will suit someone who already has solid payroll experience and can pick things up quicklyWhy Apply?

Stable, permanent role
Opportunity to work across payroll and wider finance
Supportive, close-knit team
Opportunity to contribute to improvements
Free on-site parkingThis isn't a highly structured corporate environment.

If you're looking for something very narrow or repetitive, it won't be the right fit.

If you want a hands-on finance role in an organisation focused on impact, this one's for you