Job Description

Ref: SCH-TDA-0079

13 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

The Deaf Academy

Location:

Exmouth, EX8 2AU

Salary:

27,094

Department:

Finance & Resources

Job Type:

Part Time

Closing Date:

12/05/2025 10:00

Interview Date:

21/05/2025

Start Date:

Depending on candidate notice period

Additional Information

Contract Type:

Permanent

Contract Term:

AYR - All year round

Hours per Week:

24.00

Weeks per Year:

52.140

Pay Grade:

TDA Pay scale | TDA25

The Role

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Finance and Payroll Officer

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Salary 27,094 pa (actual salary 17,340 pa)

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24 hours a week, permanent

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We have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, team player to join our small but busy Finance department. Working under the direction of the Finance Manager, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who is either fully or part AAT qualified with experience of working in finance or payroll administration.

This role is contracted for 24 hours a week, which would ideally be worked across 4 working days. Other working hours arrangements may be considered, which should be noted on the application form and discussed during the interview process. Whilst there may be flexibility in considering working hours, due to the monthly deadlines relating to this role it is important that these hours continue to meet the monthly payroll processing requirements.

This is an exciting and important role within the Deaf Academy. Working at the Deaf Academy, you can be certain that you are part of a team that does its utmost to inspire and enable our young people to thrive. Preparing young people for a happy, healthy and fulfilling future is what it's all about for us. Are you looking for a new challenge? For a rewarding career where you can make a real difference? If so then we would love to hear from you!

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the HR team on hr@thedeafacademy.ac.uk or 01395 203130.

Key responsibilities:Preparation of payroll data, payroll data entry (e.g. overtime, sleep-ins, salary adjustments), undertake all the payroll processing and control checks, including updating payroll control logs, processing 3rd party payroll payments, and ensuring the Finance system (PSF) is updated and reconciled. Pension form administration, changes and returns. Checking and processing Staff Expenses Reconciling and processing Credit Card Statements Process ad hoc payments, e.g. bursary/food allowance payments Processing bank reconciliations Assist visitors to the Finance office, e.g. petty cash, incoming communication Assisting the Finance Manager with other tasks, such as Year End Financial Statements


Key requirements:Experience of effectively using a computerised accounting package Experience of payroll administration Understanding of double entry bookkeeping Strong mathematical skills Good IT experience including use of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with an appreciation as to why these skills are important Ability to work under pressure and deal with volume of processing Good interpersonal skills including good customer service by way of written and verbal means of communication


Why Join Us?Sponsorship to achieve qualifications in British Sign Language up to Level 3 Opportunities for professional growth and development Group Personal Pension including 8% employer contribution 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Life Assurance Free onsite parking Cycle to work scheme Subsidised lunches for 2 Flexible working arrangements Importantly, a supportive environment working with a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

Professional full or part accountancy qualification
Essential




5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent
Essential

Skills

Experience

Good mathematical/numerical skills
Essential




Experience of payroll software
Essential




Experience of processing payroll
Essential




Experience of working to deadlines, prioritsation and organisation of own workload
Essential

Safeguarding Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS check is required.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The Academy is a Disability Committed Employerin promoting diversity and inclusion for all its students and staff. The Academy is also signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in supporting ex-service personnel in recognising their skills and experience.

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