Payroll and Finance Officer

Job summaryHope House Childrens Hospices have an opportunity for a Payroll and Finance Officer to join our team based in Oswestry. You will join us on a Full time 37.5 hours, permanent basis. In return, as Payroll and Finance Officer you will receive a competitive salary of 32,123 36,360 per annum depending on experience.Main duties of the jobAbout the Payroll and Finance Officer roleThe Payroll and Finance Officer is responsible for the full end to end payroll cycle for approximately 300 employees, ensuring accurate processing and record keeping, timely payments, and the fulfilment of all policy, procedural, reporting and regulatory requirements.Additionally, the postholder works with colleagues in the Finance team to ensure effective finance administration and management of the purchase ledger. This includes monitoring the Accounts email inbox, processing payments, bank reconciliation, petty cash management, and reporting.About usAbout usBy joining Team Hope House and Ty Gobaith, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we make a real commitment to your career, health and wellbeing. We will support you by offering:Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum FTE with service incrementsOrganisational pension schemeBlue Light Card and staff rewards programmeCycle to Work SchemeWellbeing services which includes staff counsellingFunded Medicash Health Care Cash PlanFlexible working arrangementsGreat development opportunitiesDetailsDate posted18 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
32,123 to 36,360 a year
depending on experience
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberB Job locationsNant LaneMordaOswestryShropshireSY10 9BXUnited KingdomHope House Childrens HospiceHope House, Nant LaneMordaOSWESTRYShropshireSY10 9BXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesReporting to the Finance Manager, this varied role combines responsibility for all aspects of
payroll processing with supporting finance administration, especially regarding the purchase
ledger.
The Payroll and Finance Officer is responsible for the full end-to-end payroll cycle for
approximately 300 employees, ensuring accurate processing and record keeping, timely
payments, and the fulfilment of all policy, procedural, reporting and regulatory requirements.
Additionally, the postholder works with colleagues in the Finance team to ensure effective finance
administration and management of the purchase ledger. This includes monitoring the Accounts
email inbox, processing payments, bank reconciliation, petty cash management, and reporting.
Success requires the postholder to work both on their own initiative, and collaboratively with
colleagues inside and outside the Finance team. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of evolving
payroll and pension regulations and best practice is key, as is the ability to provide accurate,
timely and relevant insight and analysis
Job description
Job responsibilitiesReporting to the Finance Manager, this varied role combines responsibility for all aspects of
payroll processing with supporting finance administration, especially regarding the purchase
ledger.
The Payroll and Finance Officer is responsible for the full end-to-end payroll cycle for
approximately 300 employees, ensuring accurate processing and record keeping, timely
payments, and the fulfilment of all policy, procedural, reporting and regulatory requirements.
Additionally, the postholder works with colleagues in the Finance team to ensure effective finance
administration and management of the purchase ledger. This includes monitoring the Accounts
email inbox, processing payments, bank reconciliation, petty cash management, and reporting.
Success requires the postholder to work both on their own initiative, and collaboratively with
colleagues inside and outside the Finance team. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of evolving
payroll and pension regulations and best practice is key, as is the ability to provide accurate,
timely and relevant insight and analysisPerson Specification
Knowledge
EssentialKnowledge of payroll from prior experience including PAYE/NIC, workplacepensions, statutory sick and maternity payments, P60s, P11Ds, P45s etc.Up to date knowledge of payroll legislation.Knowledge of accounting and payroll softwarePrinciples of accounting, inc. profit & loss, balance sheets and cash flowUnderstanding of nominal codes, journals, and double entryDesirablen/a
Qualifications
EssentialChartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) or equivalentqualification or professional experience.Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent qualification orprofessional experience.Desirablen/a
Experience
EssentialExceptional level of numeracyHigh level of IT proficiency, comfortable with digital working as a defaultMicrosoft Excel expertiseAnalytical skills and the ability to present information clearlyCommunications skills with stakeholders at all levelsTime management and working under own initiative to meet deadlinesAbility to explain complexity both verbally and in written formExcellent attention to detail and high level of accuracyDesirablen/a
Person Specification

Knowledge
EssentialKnowledge of payroll from prior experience including PAYE/NIC, workplacepensions, statutory sick and maternity payments, P60s, P11Ds, P45s etc.Up to date knowledge of payroll legislation.Knowledge of accounting and payroll softwarePrinciples of accounting, inc. profit & loss, balance sheets and cash flowUnderstanding of nominal codes, journals, and double entryDesirablen/a
Qualifications
EssentialChartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) or equivalentqualification or professional experience.Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent qualification orprofessional experience.Desirablen/a
Experience
EssentialExceptional level of numeracyHigh level of IT proficiency, comfortable with digital working as a defaultMicrosoft Excel expertiseAnalytical skills and the ability to present information clearlyCommunications skills with stakeholders at all levelsTime management and working under own initiative to meet deadlinesAbility to explain complexity both verbally and in written formExcellent attention to detail and high level of accuracyDesirablen/aDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameHope House Children’s HospicesAddressNant LaneMordaOswestryShropshireSY10 9BXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHope House Children’s HospicesAddressNant LaneMordaOswestryShropshireSY10 9BXUnited KingdomEmployer's website