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Location: Newcastle Depending on the needs of the service, there is potential for limited flexible/hybrid working within this role. Arrangements will be discussed with the successful candidate. Salary: Grade 5 - £38, 724 or Grade 6 - £44,323 per annum depending on experience Full time: 35 per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 11.30 pm Join Shelter as a Housing Solicitor, in our mission to drive systemic change and fight for Justice. If you are a dedicated Solicitor with a strong commitment to addressing the housing crisis we welcome you to apply for this role. At a time when the housing emergency continues to deepen, your experience could help transform lives and challenge the systems that perpetuate injustice. Come and play a central role in our mission as a Solicitor to defend the right to a safe, and secure home. Working with Shelter means being part of a passionate team that believes a safe home is a fundamental right. Here, your legal skills don't just change lives-they shape a fairer housing system. About the role Using your legal expertise, you will play a key role in tackling housing injustice and unfair housing practices. You will be working under our Legal Aid contract, delivering legal advice and representing tenants at court where needed. Delivering systemic change through legal challenge to prevent homelessness will also be a considerable part of the role. You will also work with the team in the Hub to help make sure people in the community are aware of their housing rights and how to enforce them, as well as providing support to Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers, ensuring good practice and compliance. About You Qualified as a Solicitor, you will have a strong knowledge of housing law and substantial experience of managing a wide range of housing cases. You have strong skills in court advocacy, litigation, report writing, file reviews and are able to meet financial targets. You will be able to meet the 2018 SQM supervisor standard in housing and be able to demonstrate experience of working under a legal aid contract. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About The Team Our Legal Service provides specialist legal knowledge across Shelter through four teams covering Community Legal advice, Strategic Litigation, the National Legal Team and Legal Support Team. You will be part of our Community Legal Team, who are based across our 11 hub locations and work alongside hub colleagues every day to fight housing injustice and deliver systemic change relating to housing practice in our local communities. Shelter North East has been supporting people in the region for over 25 years and provides advice over 12 local authorities. We are made up of an advice team, legal team, administration team as well as support services which include Housing First and DIY skills service. National staff based in the hub include a Community Fundraiser and Community Organiser, Lived Experience Officer and Business Development Manager. We aim to bring about systemic change through our work with clients, training for our partners and volunteers and using evidence to bring about housing procedural and policy changes for people in the North East. About Shelter Home is a human right. It's our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. How to Apply Please submit your CV with a supporting statement with responses to the 'About You' points 1-7 outlined in bold in the job description. The statement should be no more than 1000 words. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses: We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment Agencies Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Payroll Administrator, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Officer, Payroll Manager, Payroll & Pensions Adviser, Payroll & Pensions Administrator, Payroll Analyst or Payroll Coordinator. £20 - £25 per hour 9-month contract 1 day per week in the office / 4 days remote, home based. Location Requirement: Candidates must live within 1 hour of Stratford-upon-Avon click apply for full job details

Finance Administrator We are looking for an experience Finance Administrator to join the team in this full-time, hybrid working role. Position: Finance Administrator Location: Huddersfield/Hybrid (minimum of 2 days per week in the office) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 13th November 2026 Benefits: Include 26 days paid holiday (rising to 30 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holidays, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns The Role You will be responsible for the entry of all financial transactions, verifying the accuracy of financial records, assisting in report generation and recommending policies for improving financial procedures. Main duties include: Processing of all financial transactions Effective credit control Production of monthly analysis of debtors, recording all communications regarding outstanding invoices. Maintenance of subscription direct debit mandates. Matching incoming invoices with purchase orders, checking accuracy of coding in line with budgets, and ensuring correct VAT treatment (including reverse charge). Processing the twice monthly BACS payment runs as well as ad hoc payments Dealing with all customer and supplier queries Uploading monthly payroll bacs file to bank and responsibility for HMRC payment. Monthly production of reconciled Network statements. Weekly reconcile of project expenses to card statement and monitoring against budget. Perform monthly reconciliations as required by the Finance Manager. Creating and modifying internal reports for budget holders from the finance system. About You We are looking for someone with: Good general education (GCSE Maths and English Grade 'C') Experience in all transactional aspects of a Finance Department Experience of finance systems Experience in extracting and analysing data Experience of dealing with internal and external customers To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role. About the Organisation The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries working in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish. The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society. You may have experience in areas such as Finance, Finance Admin, Finance Administrator, Administrator, Finance Assistant, Finance Officer. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

HR Advisor Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys providing practical advice, building trusted relationships and helping managers navigate complex people matters? We are looking for a proactive and people-centred HR Advisor to join a small and supportive HR team in Cheltenham reporting into the Head of HR. Position: HR Advisor Location: Cheltenham/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week Salary: £33,501 per annum pro rata (£26,801 actual) Contract: Permanent Benefits include: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by up to 5 extra days with service, wellbeing days, retailer discounts and rewards, company pension and sick pay, life assurance, onsite sports facilities and a supportive, passionate and high-performing team environment. Closing Date: 30th October 2026 About the Role It is an exciting time to join the organisation in this role, as it celebrates 170 incredible years of continuous service to the communities of Gloucestershire; supporting those most in need and working alongside generations of families and individuals over an astonishing 17 decades of meaningful and transformative work. This is a varied generalist role with a particular focus on employee relations, attendance and performance management. You will work closely with managers and employees across the organisation, providing professional and customer-focused HR advice while helping to ensure our policies and processes are applied fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation and good practice. Your key responsibilities will include: HR Advice & Employee Relations Attendance, Health & Wellbeing Performance & Development Recruitment & Employee Lifecycle Policies & Best Practice HR Systems, Data & Payroll Continuous Improvement About You You will be a confident HR professional who can balance sound judgement with a supportive and solutions-focused approach. You will have: A minimum Level 4 HR qualification, or be working towards a relevant CIPD qualification. Member of the HR body called CIPD. Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development. Experience working as an HR Advisor. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Practical experience of providing generalist HR advice and supporting employee relations cases. Experience of disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance processes. Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR good practice. Experience of using HR information systems and Microsoft 365. About the Organisation Founded in 1855, this registered charity and has become a leading provider of supported housing for the most vulnerable in Cheltenham and Gloucester, alongside other works including early-years provision, sports facilities, community engagement and other charitable activities. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, disability, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith. The charity is committed to following safer recruitment guidelines. You must have the right to live and work in the UK. The team is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. You may have experience in other roles such as HR, Human Resources, People, Personnel, HR Officer, Human Resources Officer, People Officer, Personnel Officer, HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, People Advisor, Personnel Advisor. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established UK-wide organisation in their HR team as a stand-alone Payroll Administrator. This role is based in the Kidlington area of Oxford and pays £34,000 + benefits. Please note - this role is full time 5 days a week in the office during probation with hybrid working offered once settled in click apply for full job details

Farrer Barnes are delighted to be supporting a well-established leisure and sporting business with the recruitment of an experienced Payroll Clerk for a short to medium-term temporary assignment. Competitive hourly rate Temporary assignment Potential for extension The successful candidate will be responsible for processing payroll for up to 500 employees, making previous experience of managing a sizeable payroll essential. Key experience required: Detailed experience using Sage Payroll Experience processing payroll for up to 500 employees Strong knowledge of manual payroll calculations Experience managing RTI submissions Good understanding of auto-enrolment pensions Ability to work accurately and confidently to tight payroll deadlines Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Clerk to join a successful and well-established organisation. There is every opportunity for the assignment to be extended beyond the initial term for the right candidate. If you are an experienced payroll professional with strong Sage knowledge and are immediately available, we would be keen to hear from you. Please do contact Robin in the 1st instance. Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Robertson Bell is partnering with Shaw Trust to recruit a Tax Accountant on a 14-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional seeking a highly autonomous role, taking ownership of the day-to-day tax affairs of a large and complex charitable group while benefiting from a fully remote working arrangement. Working as the organisation's key point of contact for tax matters, the Tax Accountant will take ownership of a broad range of business-as-usual tax activity, with a particular focus on VAT due to the scale and complexity of the organisation's transactions and contracts. Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting, you will operate with considerable autonomy, managing recurring tax obligations and providing practical advice across Finance and the wider organisation. The organisation: Shaw Trust is a national charity committed to creating a future where good, meaningful and rewarding employment is accessible to everyone, regardless of their circumstances. The organisation delivers employability programmes and complementary services for people with complex needs, challenging life circumstances and other barriers to accessing work. The key duties of the Tax Accountant are as follows: Take ownership of the Group's day-to-day tax affairs, operating as a trusted and autonomous tax specialist across the organisation. Act as the go-to person for tax matters, providing practical advice to Finance and the wider business and identifying relevant changes in tax legislation. Prepare and submit quarterly Group VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations, within a high-volume and complex environment. Provide VAT guidance across the organisation, including assessing the implications of new contracts and transactions and supporting the business to minimise irrecoverable VAT. Prepare and submit corporate tax returns and associated tax accounting, including corporate Gift Aid and relevant loss relief. Support monthly and annual Gift Aid activity, including data analysis and reporting. Prepare and submit the PSA return and provide support to Payroll and HR on employee-related tax matters. Monitor the Group's Senior Accounting Officer status and support associated statutory reporting, including the tax risk register and SAO certification. Liaise effectively with external stakeholders including HMRC, tax advisers and internal and external auditors. The successful candidate will have: Significant experience working in an in-house tax role, ideally with at least five years' experience managing a broad range of tax responsibilities. Previous experience operating as a sole or highly autonomous tax practitioner, with the confidence to manage BAU tax activity without regular senior tax support. Strong practical VAT experience, including VAT returns and partial exemption, alongside a good working knowledge of corporate tax. Experience dealing with Gift Aid and employment-related taxes, or sufficient broader tax knowledge to pick these areas up quickly. Experience working within a complex group structure or similarly large organisation. The ability to analyse and manipulate complex data, work through tax issues independently and communicate solutions clearly to non-tax specialists. A CCAB or relevant tax qualification would be advantageous, although candidates with substantial relevant experience will also be considered. Charity tax experience would be beneficial, as would previous exposure to AlphaVAT, Thomson Reuters OneSource or Agresso Business World. This is a 14-month fixed-term contract , expected to commence in mid-November 2026. The role is fully remote, with part-time options available , and offers a full-time equivalent salary of £50,000-£55,000 per annum . Applications close on Friday 16 October , with interviews expected to take place during mid-to-late October. The successful candidate will ideally start in mid-November to allow for a comprehensive handover with the current postholder. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For further information or an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact Mohini Aujla at .

Part-Time Finance Officer £13,000 - £13,500 (pro-rata) 2 Days Per Week Experienced in finance administration, bookkeeping, or accounts and looking for a part-time opportunity with an established organisation? We're recruiting for a Part-Time Finance Officer to join a well-established organisation in the Fakenham area. This is a varied finance role suited to an organised and reliable individual with practical experience across accounts, payroll, VAT, and general finance administration. The Role As a Finance Officer, you will: Prepare monthly payroll and pension submissions Prepare and submit VAT returns Manage the purchase ledger and supplier payments Handle credit control and outstanding payments Complete banking and account reconciliations Assist with management accounts Support year-end accounts and auditing processes Maintain accurate and organised financial records Provide general finance and accounts administration as required Finance Officer Requirements Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts, or finance administration Practical payroll experience Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns Previous credit control experience Good numeracy and attention to detail Competent using Excel Organised, reliable, and able to work independently Good communication and administrative skills What's on Offer? £13,000 - £13,500 basic salary (pro rata) 12 days paid annual leave Pension Opportunity to join a well-established organisation Varied finance role with a broad range of responsibilities Working Arrangement Part-time hours: 15 hours per week over 2 full days Working hours between 8am and 4pm Apply Today! If you're an experienced Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Administrator, or Finance Officer looking for a flexible part-time opportunity in the Fakenham area, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now, and we'll review your application promptly. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

We're excited to be working on the behalf of a well-regarded local heritage charity, who are seeking a new Finance Officer to join their friendly team. Duties will include: Banking and reconciling weekly takings, identifying any discrepancies Sales invoices & credit control Processing purchase invoices and making payment runs Processing monthly payroll & pensions Preparation of monthly management accounts & financial reporting Preparing and submitting Gift Aid returns Monitoring cash flow Quarterly VAT returns including partial exemption Liaising with auditors regarding annual accouns Other general duties such as assisting with HR as needed, liaising with various members of other departments to ensure everything runs smoothly, participating in training and development as needed, etc You will need previous experience using Xero software for accounts, and any knowledge of Sage HR /Payroll would be beneficial. A background in charity accounting would be highly beneficial / knowledge of Gift Aid / partial exemption VAT, etc, however this is not essential. AAT Level 4 or equivalent qualification would be beneficial, however the charity can considered those qualified by experience. This role would definitely suit anyone with an interest in heritage / history / education. The organisation are looking for someone to work circa 21 hours per week and can be flexible regarding how this is spread, to suit the right candidate. They would like the person to be in-office.

Dynamite Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Finance Officer to join a busy and established business based in Havant on a temporary basis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong transactional finance experience who is confident working across multiple areas of finance. Experience or knowledge of leasing would be advantageous, alongside excellent reconciliation skills and a strong attention to detail. The Finance Officer Role: Process supplier invoices accurately, ensuring correct coding and authorisation Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve supplier queries Raise sales invoices, allocate customer receipts and investigate discrepancies Monitor debtor balances and support credit control activities, including chasing overdue debt Prepare and post journals, including deferred and accrued income, maintaining accurate supporting schedules Complete regular bank, credit card, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable reconciliations Assist with daily and weekly cashflow monitoring and reporting Support month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments Assist with payroll reconciliations and posting payroll journals The Ideal Finance Officer Candidate: Previous experience within a similar position Strong reconciliation experience, particularly bank and credit card reconciliations Knowledge or experience of leasing would be advantageous Good Excel skills and experience using accounting/finance systems Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload Confident communicator with the ability to deal professionally with internal and external queries Please contact Zoe Jones at Dynamite Recruitment on for more details or apply now &finance2026

Lancaster Circa £35,000 Permanent Full-Time Are you an experienced finance all-rounder looking for a varied role where you can really get involved? We're working with an established business in Lancaster who are looking to appoint a Senior Finance Officer to join their finance team. This is a really varied role for someone who enjoys getting involved in different areas of finance and the wider business. You'll be a dependable pair of hands within the team, helping to keep things organised, accurate and running smoothly. It's not a traditional management accounting role, and you don't need to be qualified or part-qualified. We're looking for someone practical, approachable and happy to get stuck in. The Role You'll have a broad remit across finance and will get involved with things such as: Cash management, banking and cash flow reporting VAT returns and indirect tax General accounting and reconciliations Fixed assets Accounts payable and accounts receivable support Invoice processing and general finance administration Insurance renewals and broker liaison Company secretarial and general business administration Legal and property-related matters ONS and statutory reporting Payroll support General support across the wider finance team What we're looking for This could suit someone currently working as a Senior Finance Officer, Senior Bookkeeper, Finance Officer, experienced Accounts Assistant or Accounts Administrator. You might also be an Office Manager with a strong finance background or an experienced finance all-rounder from an SME environment. We're looking for someone who: Has solid, practical finance experience Is comfortable with reconciliations, VAT and general finance processes Is organised and pays attention to detail Is confident using Excel and Microsoft Office Is approachable and happy to be a first point of contact Enjoys variety and doesn't mind getting involved in transactional finance Is reliable, self-motivated and happy to take ownership Is the sort of person who sees something that needs doing and gets on with it A finance qualification would be beneficial but isn't essential. What's on offer? Circa £35,000 Permanent, full-time position Beautiful state of the art office A varied role with plenty of responsibility The opportunity to become a really valued member of an established finance team A supportive environment where being practical, reliable and willing to get stuck in is genuinely valued If you're an experienced finance all-rounder who enjoys variety and likes being the person who gets things sorted, we'd love to hear from you.

Payroll Officer Location: Blackwood Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 Working Pattern: Full time Take the next step in your payroll career Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a role where your attention to detail, payroll expertise and ability to deliver accurate results are genuinely valued? We're delighted to be recruiting for a Payroll Officer on behalf of a well-established organisation based in Blackwood . This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, established team and take ownership of the payroll process from start to finish. You'll play an important role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while providing a professional and responsive payroll service across the organisation. If you're confident managing payroll, enjoy working with detail and take pride in getting things right, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As Payroll Officer, you'll take responsibility for the end-to-end monthly payroll process , ensuring payroll is accurate, timely and fully compliant with current legislation and company procedures. Your responsibilities will include: Processing monthly payroll from start to finish. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records. Processing starters, leavers, salary changes and contractual amendments. Calculating PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions and other deductions. Processing statutory payments, including SSP and SMP where applicable. Responding to payroll queries and resolving issues promptly and professionally. Completing payroll reconciliations and investigating and resolving discrepancies. Preparing payroll reports and supporting statutory submissions. Liaising with HMRC, pension providers and other relevant third parties. Supporting payroll year-end activities, including the production of P60s. Keeping up to date with changes to payroll legislation and ensuring ongoing compliance. Handling sensitive employee information with the highest level of confidentiality. About You We're looking for a reliable, organised and detail-focused payroll professional who is comfortable working to deadlines and taking ownership of their workload. You'll ideally have: Previous experience working in a payroll role, with end-to-end payroll experience highly desirable. A strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance and workplace pensions. Excellent attention to detail and a consistently high level of accuracy. Strong organisational and time-management skills. The ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing deadlines. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel. A professional, discreet and confidential approach to sensitive employee information. A recognised payroll qualification, such as CIPP , would be advantageous but is not essential . What's on Offer? £28,000 - £30,000 salary The opportunity to join a well-established organisation . A supportive and collaborative team environment . The opportunity to take ownership of an important payroll function. A chance to develop and progress your payroll career within an established organisation. Ready for your next payroll opportunity? If you're an experienced Payroll Officer looking for a role where you can use your expertise, take ownership and become a valued member of an established team, we'd love to hear from you . Apply today to be considered for this Payroll Officer opportunity in Blackwood. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Previous relevant experience Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements Understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, RTI, statutory payments and pensions Payroll Officer Central London W1W £30,000-£35,000 per annum DOE Permanent Full-time in-office ASAP start We are recruiting an experienced Payroll Officer to join a growing Central London accountancy firm. This position has arisen due to continued growth and would suit someone who is confident managing multiple client payrolls and understands the pace, accuracy and deadlines involved in working within an accountancy practice or similar client-focused payroll environment. You'll take responsibility for the accurate and timely end-to-end processing of weekly, four-weekly, monthly and annual client payrolls , while providing a professional and responsive service to clients and employees. Previous experience within a chartered accountancy firm, accountancy practice, payroll bureau or similar multi-client environment would be particularly advantageous. What will you be doing? As Payroll Officer, you'll manage payrolls from start to finish, including: Processing multiple client payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines Maintaining employee payroll records including tax, benefits and pension information Checking and validating payroll data and investigating discrepancies Responding to payroll queries from clients and employees Processing statutory payments, PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions Supporting auto-enrolment pensions, including NEST schemes where applicable Preparing payroll reports and obtaining client authorisation Issuing payslips through My ePay Window Completing and submitting RTI returns to HMRC, including FPS and EPS submissions Completing year-end processes including P60s and P11Ds Setting up new clients on payroll and pension systems Ensuring opening payroll information is complete and accurate Keeping up to date with HMRC guidance, payroll legislation and statutory requirements Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and working practices About You We're looking for someone with strong practical UK payroll knowledge who is comfortable taking ownership of multiple payrolls and working to regular processing deadlines. You'll ideally have: Previous experience processing multiple client payrolls from start to finish Experience gained within a chartered accountancy firm, accountancy practice, payroll bureau or similar environment Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements Good understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, RTI, statutory payments and pensions Experience of payroll year-end processes Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail The ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet multiple deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills Confidence dealing directly with clients and building professional relationships A proactive approach to resolving payroll queries and discrepancies Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information The firm uses Staffology , so previous experience with Staffology would be particularly advantageous, although strong experience with other payroll systems will also be considered. What's on Offer? £30,000-£35,000 per annum, dependent on experience Permanent position Opportunity to join a growing accountancy firm Varied portfolio of client payrolls Client-facing role with genuine responsibility Supportive and collaborative payroll team Opportunity to continue developing your payroll knowledge and technical skills ASAP start available Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys the variety of managing multiple client payrolls rather than working solely on one internal payroll. You'll join a growing firm where accuracy and client service are equally important, with the opportunity to take ownership of your workload, build trusted client relationships and contribute to the continued development of the payroll function. If you have strong end-to-end payroll experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a professional accountancy environment, we'd love to hear from you. Central London £30,000-£35,000 DOE Permanent ASAP start To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply' button below.

Temporary Finance Officer Role Wantage Initially 2 - 3 months £20 per hour Temporary Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with an organisation based in Wantage that are looking for a someone to provide financial support across multiple sites on a temporary basis. Key responsibilities: Budget preparation, forecasting and monthly budget monitoring Revenue and capital reporting and variance analysis Monthly payroll monitoring and reconciliation Purchase ledger, purchase orders and banking Month-end journals including accruals, prepayments and deferred income Supporting procurement and ensuring value for money Providing financial support to Headteachers and senior finance stakeholders Ensuring compliance with relevant finance, VAT and reporting requirements About you: Experience in month end reporting, handling transactional finance Excellent attention to detail and organisation Confident communicating with non-finance stakeholders Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Robertson Bell is supporting a growing Academy Trust to recruit a Finance Officer to join its finance team. Created due to continued growth and increased demand on the existing team, this is a broad operational finance role offering significant flexibility around working patterns and the opportunity to develop within a collaborative environment. The Role You will have exposure to a wide range of finance processes, including: Managing the finance inbox, orders through the finance system, invoices and credit card controls. Completing bank reconciliations and supporting payment processing. Running weekly payment processes and issuing remittances. Processing payroll changes, journals, reconciliations, PAYE and pensions. Raising lettings invoices, supporting VAT claims and monthly management accounts. Supporting pension returns, budget uploads, DfE returns and other finance activity. Assisting with contract reviews, audits, insurance and leasing agreements. The breadth of the role means you will have the opportunity to take ownership of different areas of finance, learn new processes and build your experience beyond traditional transactional finance. As the organisation continues to grow, there is also scope for the role to develop with it. The Person The successful candidate will be looking for an opportunity to develop their skills within a collaborative organisation. You will ideally have: Experience in a Finance Officer, Finance Assistant or similar finance role. A good understanding of core finance processes, including invoicing, reconciliations and payments. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload. A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with different stakeholders. The curiosity and willingness to learn that will allow you to take on new areas of responsibility. Education sector experience is helpful but not essential. Next Steps This is an opportunity to join a growing education organisation where relationships, collaboration and personal development are valued, while gaining broad exposure across an established finance function. For further information or to apply, please apply to the role.

Payroll Specialist Leicester Permanent Hybrid - 2 days WFH Up to £35,000 Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a role where you can broaden your experience beyond day-to-day payroll processing? I'm recruiting a Payroll Specialist to join an established payroll team within a successful Leicester-based organisation. You'll support the delivery of a high-volume, multi-site payroll , taking ownership across the payroll cycle while also getting involved in more complex queries, reconciliations and process improvements. This could be a great next move for an experienced Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer or Payroll Advisor looking to step into a broader specialist position. What you'll be doing Processing starters, leavers, pay changes, benefits and deductions Ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time Managing statutory payroll requirements and maintaining compliance with UK legislation Processing BACS payments to employees, HMRC and third parties Completing payroll and general ledger reconciliations Supporting month-end and year-end processes Investigating payroll discrepancies and resolving employee queries Supporting overpayment recovery Working closely with stakeholders across the wider business Getting involved in payroll projects and ongoing process improvements What we're looking for You'll need previous experience working within a busy, high-volume payroll environment and a good working knowledge of UK payroll legislation. You don't need to tick every box. More importantly, we're looking for someone who is accurate, organised and confident taking ownership of payroll queries and deadlines. What's on offer? Competitive salary based on experience Permanent, full-time position Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days WFH Established and experienced payroll team Broad exposure across a high-volume, multi-site payroll Opportunity to get involved in projects and process improvements If you're currently working in payroll and looking for a position where you can broaden your experience and take the next step , I'd be keen to hear from you.

Head of Finance £56,000-£65,000 Bath based with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office About EJF The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a global non-profit organisation working to protect the natural world and our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change. Through field investigations, rigorous research, and strategic international advocacy, we expose environmental crime, challenge impunity, and catalyse systemic reform. Our work delivers real-world impact, shaping policy, strengthening governance, protecting vital ecosystems, and defending those who risk their lives to safeguard them. Our campaigns span four interconnected areas: oceans, climate, forests and wetlands, and the training, protection, and empowerment of environmental defenders and investigative journalists. From illegal fishing and plastic pollution to deforestation, land grabs, and climate breakdown, we confront some of the most complex and urgent crises of our time - always with a focus on accountability, equity, and durable solutions. About the role: This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and conscientious qualified accountant to join a dynamic, high-impact team working to protect the global environment and defend human rights. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead the international finance team and provide financial insight and analysis to the CEO and Senior Management Team to support a fast-growing, ambitious charity. This role is right for you if you're an energetic, meticulously organised finance professional with a strong commitment to protecting the environment and the people who depend on it. You'll work globally to ensure EJF's financial administration runs efficiently in every country where we operate, securing value for money so that resources are focused on delivering impact. Key responsibilities: Maintaining and improving EJF's global financial policies, systems, controls and processes, ensuring they are applied consistently in every country where EJF operates. Managing six finance staff working in the UK and overseas. Ensuring the production of accurate, accessible and insightful monthly and annual global financial reporting for internal and external audiences. Providing strategic financial forecasts, insights and advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Trustees to inform planning and decision-making. Preparing budgets for funding proposals and ensuring accurate and timely financial projections of spend against grants and reporting to funders. Leading the annual organisational budget process, including multi-year financial plans. Mentoring team leads on financial budgeting, tracking and expenditure oversight. Monitoring and ensuring value for money in expenditure, identifying and removing inefficiencies and waste. Developing and executing EJF's treasury strategy, including managing currency risk and reserves. Overseeing payroll and pensions, working with external providers where relevant. Completing regulatory returns as required by the Charity Commission and statutory bodies in the countries of operation. Leading the annual external audit and overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts. Managing financial risk, including safeguarding EJF against fraud, and maintaining relationships with auditors, banks and other professional advisers. Essential skills and experience Demonstrable commitment to EJF's vision, mission and values and a determination to change the world for the better. Qualified accountant with a superb eye for detail. Minimum of six years' work experience, preferably in the international charity sector, including responsibility for managing a finance team. Demonstrable experience designing and implementing financial controls and securing good value for money through procurement and commissioning. Strong IT skills, and experience managing IT systems and/or databases. Excellent communication skills, in writing and in person. Proactive and solution-oriented, highly organised and self-motivated. Enthusiastic, outgoing and friendly, able to work in a growing, diverse, international team with minimal supervision. Experience of working with the UK Charity SORP and the production of the annual report and accounts. Experience with multi-currency income & expenditure and management of the processes around sub-grants to overseas partners. Ability to travel to EJF's countries of operation to assess the development and implementation of financial systems and to manage finance staff. What we offer 22 days' annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year. Private healthcare package. Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time. Flexible working hours and hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office / 2 from home). Cycle-to-work scheme. A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression. The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering real-world impact for people and planet. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For more information on this opportunity including a job description and person spec please contact Nicola Shaw our retained consultant on or to apply send a CV and support statement to Closing date 1st November early applications are strongly encouraged Interview date 12th November

Payroll Officer Location: Ormskirk Salary: Around £30,000 per annum, with flexibility depending on experience Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week Are you an experienced Payroll Officer or Payroll Administrator looking for your next opportunity? Our client is recruiting a Payroll Officer to join its team in Ormskirk. You'll work alongside the Payroll Supervisor within a wider finance team, supporting monthly payroll for around 500 employees. The Role: This varied position involves processing employee changes, calculating payments and deductions, and supporting pension administration. You'll help ensure monthly payroll is completed accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities: Process new starters, leavers and amendments to employee payroll records. Calculate timesheet payments and overtime. Process statutory payments and deductions. Handle shadow payroll payments for overseas employees. Process company car and fuel deductions. Administer salary sacrifice arrangements. Support pension auto-enrolment and the group pension salary sacrifice scheme. Keep employee information accurate through the HR portal. About You: You'll have previous payroll experience, excellent attention to detail and the organisational skills to meet monthly deadlines. You'll be comfortable handling confidential information and working with colleagues to resolve payroll queries and maintain accurate records. Salary & Benefits: Around £30,000, depending on experience. 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service. Holiday purchase and sale options. One day per week working from home after successfully completing probation. Pension arrangements, including a group salary sacrifice scheme. On-site parking. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.30pm, including a one-hour lunch break. Some flexibility around start and finish times may be possible. What's Next? Apply with your CV to be considered. An immediate or October start would be welcomed, where possible. Not Quite the Right Fit? If you're exploring payroll roles with a different location or salary, get in touch. Know someone suitable? Please share this opportunity with them.