Payroll and Treasury Officer - Barfoots of Botley Ltd : Job Details

About Us

Growing is in our nature. Over 40 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops. Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acres and employing thousands of people around the world to grow, process, pack and market a range of fresh produce.

Supplying our premium produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants, we are very proud of what we do and how we do it. With our impressive green credentials, we truly are committed to sustainability, demonstrating continued investment in the latest technologies.

The Role

Applications are invited from committed, reliable, proactive individuals who are looking for a career within a fast paced, finance-based environment. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will be passionate about providing a first-class service at all times and be responsible for ensuring all tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner.

This represents a great opportunity to learn, grow & develop within a very busy organisation. You will take ownership of the payroll process for four monthly payroll companies and one weekly payroll. Management of the day-to-day banking including tracking cash flows, managing deposits and bank reconciliations. This position is a key and pivotal role, with additional duties supporting the team where required, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the department. You will be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workload comfortably against tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process monthly payroll for four companies approx. 600 employees
• Process weekly payroll for one company for up to 200 employees
• PAYE/HRMC compliance
• Pension Compliance
• Payroll deduction reconciliation
• Maintain daily cashflow for all group companies
• Bank reconciliations
• Managing deposit accounts
• Purchasing SPOT Currencies
• Main contact for bank manager
• Petty cash management

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficient in the use of Payroll systems - ADP, CropPayer or MHR
• Effective communication skills with people at all levels, both written and verbally
• Problem solving and analysis
• Excellent attention to detail
• Pro-active and self-motivated
• Team Player
• Payroll qualification or AAT - not essential

Why work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Rapidly growing company