<p>Robert Half are proud to have exclusively partnered with Summer Fields School to recruit a Payroll & Finance Officer. This newly created role combines payroll management with finance support, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the country's leading prep schools with a reputation spanning over 160 years.</p><p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Payroll & Finance Officer</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Summertown, North Oxford (mainly on-site)</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience</p><p>Full-time | Small collaborative team | Beautiful 70-acre campus</p><p>Summer Fields is a full-boarding and day school for approximately 300 boys aged 4-13. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care, with outstanding exam results achieved by leavers who regularly win scholarships to top public schools in the country.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit Bursary team in a friendly, community-focused environment where staff wellbeing is a priority. Many staff have been at the school for years, testament to the positive working culture.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, while also supporting the Finance Manager with all aspects of finance, delivering efficient partnering and support to the school community.</p><ul><li>Oversee the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and full statutory compliance.</li><li>Work collaboratively with HR to process information on starters, leavers, salary changes and statutory payments.</li><li>Manage the collection and verification of timesheet data for staff on variable hours, ensuring accurate salary calculations.</li><li>Process monthly payments, produce variance reports, complete HMRC submissions and maintain robust payroll governance.</li><li>Liaise with the current payroll system provider and potentially support the selection and implementation of a new system.</li><li>Support the Finance Manager with Accounts Payable and Receivable, including invoice processing, supplier payments and ensuring smooth running of the Purchase Ledger.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of information for fee billing cycles and inputting data onto the Fees Ledger.</li><li>Support term-end procedures including journals and reconciliations, annual budgets, management accounts and audit preparation.</li><li>Work closely with the Finance Director and HR Manager as part of a small, collaborative Bursary team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience of running the end-to-end payroll process in a similar sized organisation.</li><li>Strong experience working with timesheets and variable pay calculations.</li><li>Experience of changing or implementing payroll systems would be desirable.</li><li>Collaborative team player who thrives in a small team environment and can build strong relationships across the Bursary.</li><li>Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities across payroll and finance responsibilities.</li><li>Comfortable working mainly on-site as part of a close-knit team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Working at Summer Fields</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is set within 70 acres of stunning grounds in North Oxford, with superb facilities that are continually enhanced. The school offers a warm, community atmosphere where staff are encouraged to get involved in school life. With around 160 full-time and part-time staff, many of whom are long-serving, the school clearly provides a supportive and rewarding place to work.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.</li><li>Full-time, 40 hours per week.</li><li>5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Free lunch on-site during term time.</li><li>On-site parking.</li><li>Pension scheme (4% employer contribution for first 2 years, 6% thereafter).</li><li>Group life assurance (3x annual salary).</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Annual flu vaccination.</li><li>Access to staff swimming club.</li><li>Discounted on-site holiday activity clubs.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS41MzY5My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>£27,000 - £30,000 + Benefits</strong><br /> <strong>Blaenavon | Hybrid (3 days on site)</strong><br /> <strong>Exclusive with Robert Half </strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering exclusively with <strong>Abergavenny Fine Foods</strong>, part of the <strong>Frostkrone Food Group</strong>, to recruit a proactive and detail focused <strong>Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)</strong> into their supportive Finance Team in Blaenavon.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established and ambitious FMCG manufacturer that is investing heavily in its people, systems and future growth. With supportive leadership, a friendly team culture, and genuine opportunities to develop, this role offers stability in a fast paced, hands‑on environment.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial processing across the purchase ledger and broader finance function.</p><p>You will be responsible for:</p><p><strong>Accounts Payable & Supplier Management</strong></p><ul><li>Maintaining and updating accurate supplier records</li><li>Posting invoices & credit notes, ensuring correct coding within SAP</li><li>Matching POs, attaching documentation and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Managing supplier queries and preparing monthly statement reconciliations</li><li>Investigating outstanding creditor items</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Processing & Reconciliations</strong></p><ul><li>Preparing bank reconciliations</li><li>Preparing balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Processing credit card statements and employee expenses</li><li>Maintaining daily cashbook postings</li></ul><p><strong>Wider Finance Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assisting with VAT </li><li>Supporting audit preparation with the Finance Team</li><li>Liaising with department heads on budgets and forecasting</li><li>Providing cover across the transactional team where needed</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>An experienced Accounts Assistant with proven end to end purchase ledger experience</li><li>SAP experience or strong ERP knowledge (highly desirable)</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisation</li><li>Confident communicator, comfortable handling queries internally & externally</li><li>Strong Excel skills and good financial systems experience</li><li>Ability to work to deadlines in a busy FMCG/manufacturing environment</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join Abergavenny Fine Foods?</strong></p><ul><li>A respected employer with a friendly, supportive culture</li><li>Supportive leadership team who encourage development</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days on site) with flexible start times</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays</li><li>Part of a growing group with exciting expansion plans</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FybGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjQzMzM4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p> We are excited to partner with a well-established client, who are recruiting for Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations across multiple UK and Irish entities. This part-time role offers a flexible working pattern and the opportunity to join a collaborative, supportive team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring payroll is accurate, timely, and fully compliant with relevant regulations. You'll handle payroll for a diverse group of employees, working closely with HR and finance colleagues to maintain seamless operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process monthly payrolls accurately and ahead of deadlines</li><li>Maintain and update payroll records regularly</li><li>Calculate payroll items including sick pay, holiday pay, maternity/paternity pay, salary sacrifice schemes, and benefits in kind</li><li>Work with HR to resolve any payroll queries and ensure data integrity</li><li>Support reporting, audits, and compliance requirements</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Who We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Proven payroll experience, ideally managing multiple payrolls</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK and Irish payroll regulations</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy</li><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills</li><li>Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>30-hour week, spread over 4 days</li><li>Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home after training)</li><li>Supportive and collaborative work environment</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for a flexible, part-time role with a friendly and professional team.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC4wNjMzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
