Finance and Payroll Officer

We re looking for a Finance & Payroll Officer to support the day-to-day financial operations of Action for Carers Surrey. This is an opportunity to use your finance skills to help a local charity deliver life-changing support to unpaid carers across Surrey. As Finance & Payroll Officer, you ll play a key role in keeping our finance function running smoothly. Working closely with our Head of Finance, you ll support a range of financial activities including purchase and sales ledger processing, reconciliations, payroll administration and audit preparation. Your work will help ensure the charity remains financially robust and able to provide high-quality support to carers.

Are you an organised and detailed finance professional looking for a role where your work will make a real difference?,

• Experience in a finance, bookkeeping or accounts support role.
• A good understanding of purchase ledger processes and basic accounting principles.
• Experience using financial systems, ideally Xero or similar, together with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and strong communication skills.
• The ability to handle confidential financial and personal information with discretion and professionalism.
  
  At Action for Carers Surrey, we re committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every colleague can thrive. Our benefits reflect our values of Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence, ensuring you feel valued, supported and empowered in both your work and personal life.
Our benefits include:
• Generous annual leave
28 days plus Bank Holidays for full-time colleagues, rising to 31 days with length of service.
• Company sick pay from day one
Because your wellbeing matters.
• Paid carers leave
Recognising and supporting colleagues with caring responsibilities.
• Paid volunteering leave
Up to two days per year to support a cause that matters to you.
• Personal celebration day
• An additional paid day to celebrate a birthday, family milestone or other special occasion.
• HSF Health Plan membership
Including healthcare support, Perkbox discounts and rewards, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flu jab reimbursement scheme
Helping you look after your health and wellbeing.
• Employee payroll loan scheme
Providing support with unexpected expenses when needed.
• Pension scheme
With Smart Pension, helping you plan for your future.
• Bringing people together
Including our annual employee conference and summer social event, giving colleagues opportunities to connect, collaborate and celebrate our collective impact.
• Staff Carers Group
Offering connection, understanding, and peer support from colleagues who have caring responsibilities. Join a team that cares about carers and the people who support them.