Finance & Payroll Team Leader

Liberty Recruitment Group are proud to be working with a fantastic not-for-profit organisation in the search for a Finance and Payroll Team Leader!

Our client is a well-established organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals to secure a better future. They are seeking an experienced and passionate Finance & Payroll Team Leader to support and drive accurate and timely processing of all finance functions.

Based in Fareham, paying up to £32,323. You will report into a supportive and highly experienced Finance Manager. If you re passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

What you ll do:

• Support the effective day-to-day operation of the finance function, ensuring financial processes are accurate, compliant, and efficient
• Oversee transactional finance activities and help maintain strong financial controls across the organisation
• Monitor income and expenditure processes, ensuring financial information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner
• Take responsibility for payroll-related activities and support the delivery of accurate employee remuneration
• Assist with month-end processes, reconciliations, and management reporting requirements
• Lead, support, and develop members of the finance team through regular guidance and performance management
• Provide training and support to colleagues on finance-related systems and processes where required
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of financial procedures and internal systems
• Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide a high level of customer service

The ideal candidate:

• Part-qualified accountant or qualified through relevant experience
• Previous experience within a finance role with responsibility for supervising or managing staff
• Strong understanding of financial processes, controls, and transactional accounting
• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify and implement improvements
• A collaborative team player with strong leadership skills and a commitment to organisational values

Company Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the ability to buy more
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Dental cover
• Income protection
• Plus, so much more!

If you have the skills and experience to match this role, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to one of the team at Liberty Recruitment Group.