Job Description

This role is based across our Telford and Welshpool Homes

Company Overview:

Amberleigh Care is an Employee-owned Trust which delivers highly specialist therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people who are 'looked-after'. We deliver this technical work 24-7, 365 days of the year on two dedicated operational sites and under various contracts to local authorities from across England and Wales. Position Overview: The Finance and HR Administrator is a key role within the finance function and the HR team, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and the HR Manager. This position is responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial systems of the company, supporting key financial processes, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports, compliance with internal policies, supporting payroll, cash management and general financial controls and inputs. There is a clear link into HR administration, especially in relation to payroll and any changes in employee salaries, but also more widely in maintaining our HR processes and systems. Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting and Analysis:

o Support the preparation of monthly reports on financial or payroll matters as required by the Director of Finance.

o Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance.

o Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

2. Sales and Purchase:

o Oversee the issuing of sales invoices and the input onto accounting systems.

o Support the chasing of payment to contribute to debtor days management

o Ensure that purchase invoices are appropriately authorised and input to the relevant systems.

o Process credit card statements with supporting receipts.

o Any other duties to support the monthly P+L reporting

o Maintain and update internal control procedures.

3. Cash Management:

o Oversee the processing of petty cash budgets for the two operational sites

o Support managers and teams in developing competence, compliance and accuracy in managing money

o Process cash payments and receipts onto accounting system and reconcile to bank statements

4. HR and Payroll:

o Contribute to the maintenance of HR IT systems and manual records

o Support the administration of HR processes, especially relating to on/off-boarding, pay-rises, awards, bonuses etc

o Support relevant managers in timesheet processing

o Support the data entry for hours, leave, absence and other data for the running of payroll.

o Receive staff queries on payroll to discuss with the Finance Director.

o Various HR data entry (e.g. training, absence management), system maintenance and relevant filing to hard copy files.

o As a member of the HR team, there may be additional HR administrative tasks that require extra resource from time to time.

5. Team Development:

o Support the raising of awareness and confidence in maintaining financial and HR systems across the organisation, especially as a service to the management team.

o Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment.

6. Process Improvement:

o Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial operations or HR administration.

o Implement best practices in financial management and HR administration. Qualifications and skills:

Essential - Minimum of GCSE English and Maths and confidence in Microsoft Office especially Excel and Office. Desirable - Proficiency in financial software including SAGE for payroll Essential - 2 years' experience in an administrative role handling high volumes of data Desirable - Experience in financial and/or HR administrative role, with a proven track record in a similar role. Desirable - Knowledge of payroll, book-keeping, sales and purchase ledgers and reporting Essential - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Essential - Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Essential - Attention to detail and accuracy. The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check due to the nature of our settings.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Are you happy to travel between Telford and Welshpool for this role? Are you over the age of 21 (due to regulation)? Do you have a Full UK Driving Licence?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Administrative: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/11/2025
Expected start date: 05/01/2026