Payroll & Finance Assistant

Job Title: Payroll & Finance Assistant
Location: Warrington - Hybrid
Salary: £29,000 - £34,000
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
ORCHA is one of the UK's fastest growing digital health organisations. We operate the world's largest digital health assessment platform and library, offering a suite of exciting products and services that are geared towards people using and benefiting from great health and care related apps.
Digital healthcare holds the power to revolutionise how we treat patients. But this revolution comes with risk. Right now, there are over 350,000 health apps available to download, with only 20% meeting safety standards. It's an issue that needs action, and with action comes innovation.
This is where ORCHA comes in.
Our industry-leading technology helps national bodies, healthcare providers, professionals on the frontline, and digital innovators to develop, accredit, and activate the best digital healthcare apps, putting the transformative power of digital healthcare into the hands of patients safely.
Digital health is rapidly emerging as the major new frontier in healthcare delivery globally, and we are at the forefront of this fast moving and exhilarating environment. It's fair to say we are passionate about health apps, and it is our mission to make digital healthcare safe.
The Role:
The primary role of the Payroll and Finance Assistant is to process monthly payroll in accordance with UK regulations and the day to day financial administration of three entities.
Financial administration includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, creating and posting journals, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting the Financial Controller with month end management accounts and year end close.
What do you need to be successful in the role?
* At least 3 years' experience working in an accounting department
* Candidates should have reached AAT Level 4 Certificate
* A payroll qualification is advantageous but not essential
* Solid knowledge of UK payroll processing and software, preferably in Bright Pay
* Computer literacy and accounting skills, preferably in Xero accounting system
* Good knowledge and experience in Microsoft 365, specifically Excel
* Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and supporting with monthly management accounts
* Ensure confidentiality and security of information and adherence to data protection regulations
* Knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures (knowledge of US GAAP is an advantage)
* Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills
* The ability to work well within a team and individually, using your initiative and autonomy
* Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
* Strong analytical skills
* Excellent client-facing and Internal communication skills
* Problem solving skills, with the ability to be flexible in your approach to work
* A committed work ethic, with enthusiasm to develop your skills and a drive to learn
* The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* The ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
Responsibilities:
- Managing the UK monthly payroll preparation and processing
- Administration of the pension scheme
- Accounts Payable - processing invoices in accordance with financial controls, reconciling supplier statements, weekly payment runs
- Accounts Receivable - raising sales invoices, credit control
- Managing the employee expense and reimbursement process
- Prepare journal entries for nominal ledger postings including accruals and prepayments
- Daily reconciliation of bank accounts
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Daily reconciliation of bank accounts
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and the year-end close
- Support the Financial Controller with additional tasks
- Ensure the company financial records and reports are maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures
What we offer in return:
- A competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to buy additional leave
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Flexible hybrid working (office 2 days per week)
- Company laptop and home working set up
- Professional Development
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Payroll Specialist, Payroll Officer, Senior Payroll Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Payroll, Finance Clerk, Qualified Accountant, Payroll Admin, Payroll Coordinator, Practice Experience, Bureau Experience, Payroll Executive and HR may also be considered for this role