About Us
We are excited about the future at Spence & Partners. The industry in which we operate offers a dynamic and challenging environment and our excellent reputation is contributing to the growth of our business from an expanding portfolio of clients. We have aspirations to extend that client base, and deliver truly integrated solutions, through the use of our highly innovative software platform, Mantle, across our work. Spence was established in 2000, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of 3173 Limited, a privately owned company that includes Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada), a leading independent trustee. As such, joining us as a Payroll & Treasury Administrator will open up opportunities for you to use your experience to add value across the group.
About You
Our unique award-winning approach to the provision of services has resulted in rapid growth over the last few years with us now employing over 200 members of staff across seven offices in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Manchester. We do not pigeonhole colleagues and aim to provide challenging and interesting work which will allow our staff to build rewarding careers.
Our business has experienced strong growth and we have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll and Treasury Administrator. This role will form part of our Fund Accounts team carrying out a key role for our clients and internally. We are looking for someone who is keen to embrace the opportunity of developing their finance and treasury experience as part of an award-winning pensions consultancy.
You will be able to evidence previous experience of working successfully within a Treasury/Accounting team to achieve clear but also challenging goals. You will have the ability to communicate and positively influence and negotiate at all levels, both internally and externally. You will be commercially astute and able to add value to our excellent team.
Responsibilities & Criteria
Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepare cashflows, process Investments based upon this for pensions schemes assets.
2. Process Invoices/Member payments/monthly payrolls for a number of schemes.
3. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between accounts and internal ledgers.
4. Prepare and submit reports with various information to Scheme Administrators/Client Managers/External companies.
5. Complete monthly Bank reconciliations.
6. Responsible for applying policies and procedures in the timely handling, processing and deposit of cash receipts or disbursements.
7. Prepare and collate payments in a responsible, timely and accurate manner.
8. Record and update payroll changes received from the Scheme Administrator.
9. Process monthly payrolls for a number of schemes, including submitting files for RTI by deadlines.
10. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll and respond to daily payroll queries.
11. Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to Scheme Administrator.
12. Complete Year End Payroll Returns in a timely and accurate manner.
13. Manage the set up and ongoing management of trustee bank accounts as required, within internal deadlines and appropriately maintaining the Company systems.
14. Attend and effectively contribute to all relevant internal and external meetings, ensuring actions and project deadlines are adhered to and completed.
Essential Professional Experience and Knowledge:
1. Book-keeping and general ledger experience with a basic financial awareness of accounting procedures including budgeting and cash flow management.
2. Excellent knowledge of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office/Windows applications, especially in Excel.
3. Excellent written and communication skills which have been tested internally and externally. The ability to tailor approach according to the audience and have real marketing impact.
4. Knowledge of day-to-day banking procedures including processing monthly payrolls and making accurate payments via BACS on various banking platforms.
5. Familiarity with cash/bank management systems.
6. An understanding of how to deliver to internal controls and business processes.
Technical Experience and Knowledge:
1. Experience of Treasury/Accounting and desirable Payroll.
Essential Educational Qualifications:
1. Evidence of qualifications with a strong numeracy content.
Behavioural competencies for the role:
1. Problem Solving
2. Credibility
3. Communication
4. Client engagement
5. Leadership
6. Continuous Learning
7. Adaptability/Drive
Circumstances:
Location: Belfast
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required.
The role holder may be required to work across the United Kingdom and may be expected at times to travel.
All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check.
As part of the pre-hire process, the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting.
Flexible Benefits:
* Excellent Remuneration Package
* Flexible Annual Leave (33 Days)
* Flexible Working (Onsite, Hybrid, Remote - depending on location)
* Matched Pension Contribution
* Income Protection and Life Assurance.
* Comprehensive Private Medical, Dental Cover include Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual Health Screening
* Car Leasing Scheme
* Reserved Parking (Belfast & Manchester)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Annual Season Ticket
* Centrally located modern offices equipped with shower facilities
* Great Coffee, Daily snacks, fresh fruit and weekly company lunches
* Social Events, Games and away days
* Charity Payroll Giving
Applying with a disability or long-term health condition?
As part of our belief that we benefit from the differences among us we are committed to increasing the representation of disabled colleagues and want to remove any barriers or challenges that get in the way of candidates with a disability or long-term health condition from applying to work with us. As part of this commitment, we guarantee to automatically interview anyone with a disability who meets the minimum criteria.
If there is support or an adjustment that we can provide to enable you to be at your best during the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to advise us in good time so that we may make suitable arrangements. We understand that being open with us may feel uncomfortable so please only share with us the information that you are comfortable to share, and rest assured that we will use this only to provide you with the right support. Any information you give us will be treated completely confidentially. To discuss this further please call 028 9041 2000 and ask to speak to a member of the People & Culture team.
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