Role Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead a small Finance Team comprising two Purchase Ledger Clerks, a Credit Controller, and a Management Accountant.
In this role, you will oversee Newgate’s day-to-day financial operations, managing payroll, expenses, stakeholder pensions, and the preparation of all associated HMRC statutory reports and submissions. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing petty cash and expense payments, alongside supporting the Management Accountant with budgeting, forecasting, and accurate financial reporting.
As a key member of the management team, the Payroll and Office Manager plays a vital role in supporting all areas of the organisation.
Job Duties
- Team Management: management of a small team, including recruitment, motivation, performance management, coaching & development
- Payroll & Expenses: prepare 4-weekly payroll including stakeholder pensions & preparation of all associated HMRC statutory reports & submissions
- Process Improvements: initiate and implement changes to processes and systems as required
- Oversee the work of the Credit Controller
- Purchase Ledger: oversee work of two purchase ledger members of staff
- Insurance: responsible for business insurance queries and (if required) claims
- Audits: working with external bodies with audit work including year-end reports
- VAT: preparing VAT returns and other tax work
- Support and manage the Assistant Management Accountant with the preparation of monthly management accounts for submission to external accounts for review & completion
Skills, knowledge and behaviours:
- Have proven experience of managing/developing a team
- Ideally a level 5 Payroll Management Certificate or significant experience
- Hold a recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
- Microsoft Office (advanced Excel skills)
- Experience of working with accounting packages (ideally Sage)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Clear communication style with the ability to partner with all levels of the business
- Ability to work in a pressured environment
- Good understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and standards
OUR HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 7 – HASAWA 1974
Employee’s legal duties under Health & Safety at work act 1974 states that all employees should take reasonable care of himself and of other persons who may be affected by his acts or omissions at work.
Every employee shall co-operate with their employer in relation to any health and safety issues.
Section 8 – HASAWA 1974
No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of health, safety and welfare
