Job Description

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As Finance Officer you will assist in the performance and maintenance of the financial activities for the Charity and provide a competent, effective, and timely payroll function, ensuring all information and records relating to payroll are up to date.



Key Duties include:



Prepare invoice, receive, and allocate payments Daily check bank statements and record direct transactions Process and allocate customers' payments received Process suppliers' invoices and prepare monthly pay run Process monthly payroll as per the Charities requirements via BAC Calculate and verify information received, including claims for sick pay, maternity/paternity, and adoption leave, travelling and expenses claims Update data on the payroll system by applying P45 and HMRC New Starter Checklist data, student loan notices and tax code changes. Respond and resolve queries from employees and management relating to payroll. Set up new employees and process leavers Check hours and calculate overtime and holiday pay Monthly, liaise with CSMs in managing petty cash, cheques, and bank lodgements. Any other Ad-Hoc duties


Expectations:



All staff are expected to embody our mission, values, and competencies. This includes the expectation that they will.

Show passion for what Mind does and the changes we are making for people with mental health problems Work collaboratively across teams, services, locations, and organisations. Stand up for what they believe is best and trust in themselves and each other. Be open to others, ourselves and show a commitment to learning. Demonstrate organisational awareness and see the bigger picture while working towards objectives. Communicate effectively, ensuring their messages are understood and that they strive to understand others. Value diversity and treat others with respect, show sensitivity towards differences, promoting and encouraging diversity, building on people's skills and talents to enhance our work. Take responsibility for their decisions. Be prepared to work flexibly according to business need e.g. hot desking, home working Always maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality Strong commitment to empowering mental health service users and their recovery


Experience and Skills:



Minimum two years' experience in a finance or payroll position Basic understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, and pension administration Degree in accounting, bookkeeping or other associated qualification Use of Microsoft Excel at intermediate level Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages with strong Excel skills would be advantageous. Strong Administrative and organisational skills with good attention to detail Good communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work accurately and with close attention to detail in a busy working environment Ability to work on own initiative and respond with flexibility and dynamism Knowledge of QuickBooks and Payroll Software would be advantageous but not essential, training will be provided.

What we offer you:

31 days leave per year including public holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, pro rata for part time employees. Comprehensive service-specific induction and ongoing regular supervision, on the job training both internal and external, and development. Company sick pay


This role description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities but indicates the key responsibilities for the role.