Payroll & Finance Officer

**Job Details**:
**Payroll & Finance Officer**

**Hours - 40 Hours per week inclusive of a 1 hour unpaid break (35 hour working week)**

**Salary - £28,000 - £34,000 per annum dependent on experience**

**A bit about BAKO Group....**:
BAKO is a leading supplier of Bakery Products and Ingredients servicing customers throughout the United Kingdom. BAKO Ltd forms an integral part of the BAKO Group Ltd with revenues of £150m and over 300 employees. The Group is the largest bakery goods wholesaler in the UK with National coverage serviced via its depots in Preston, Wimbledon and Durham.

Launched over 60 years ago, BAKO offers the food industry an outstanding combination of competitive prices plus the exceptional customer service only a local company can provide. Today our customers enjoy the combined purchasing power, logistics and resources of one of the largest nationwide distributors to the food industry. From large pallet deliveries to products for the small & home baker, BAKO caters to all size of customer.

**Purpose of Job**:
To ensure that work allocated is completed accurately and within defined timescales, assisting and working flexibly to help and assist with the general operations of the department, together with any other duties necessary for the effective and efficient running of the department and business.

**Main Duties**:

- End to end preparation of monthly payroll for 350 employees
- Payroll legislation checks & maintaining awareness in changes in legislation.
- Payroll Administrative duties
- Reporting of Pension Data to scheme advisors
- Administration of payroll benefits
- Point of contact for payroll enquiries
- Assist with payroll for other group companies as required.
- Provide cover and assistance with the daily bank reconciliations for group companies.
- Raising of non-trade sales invoices
- Management of the Bako Group Creditors ledger ensuring invoices & expenses are approved in line with the delegations of authority.
- Maintenance of the Bako Group Fixed Asset register
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for Bako Group ltd.
- Assisting in the production of the monthly management accounts for group companies
- Processing of weekly payments to Bako Group suppliers
- Assisting and providing information for Auditors
- Providing holiday cover/support for colleagues in the finance team if required
- Any other ad hoc tasks/projects as and when required.
- You may also be required to undertake other duties which are deemed to be within the business needs.
- Whilst carrying out your duties, be constantly aware that there is a legal requirement to take reasonable care of the health & safety of yourself and others and to comply with safe working practices and procedures as laid down by the company.
- Ensure compliance with Works Instruction & Quality Systems.
- Operate to company rules and requirements at all times.
- Highlight any potential training needs.
- Assist with training of others when required.
- Maintain professional relations with customers and all BAKO staff and Management.
- Promote excellent communications skills.
- Carry out temporary cover arrangements as required in any area allocated.
- Full support and training will be given, and an ‘open door’ policy will be maintained in respect of your role. Please do not hesitate to discuss any issues that may arise with your Manager.

**Health & Safety**
- Promote and maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Take reasonable care of your own health and safety, as well as that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
- Promptly report any hazards, unsafe practices, incidents, or near misses to your line manager or the Health & Safety team.
- Cooperate with management on all matters relating to health and safety, including attending mandatory training and following issued guidance or instructions.
- Use equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) properly and as instructed to minimise risk.
- Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the identification and control of workplace hazards.
- Support a culture of continuous improvement in workplace safety by actively engaging in health and safety initiatives and suggestions.

**Job Requirements**:
**Essential**
- Min 3-year experience in payroll processing, ideally using Sage
- High Degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good Knowledge of Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Maintain at all times a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Willingness to actively keep knowledge base up to date on payroll practices and legislation

**Desirable**
- A-Level Accounting /AAT L2 or can demonstrate QBE
- Understanding of basic double entry
- Experience in bank reconciliations
- Experience in Accounts Payable processes

**What We Offer**:

- KPI bonus scheme
- 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance co