Description
Priory Hospital Middleton St George has an opportunity for a Finance Administrator to join our team. This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week, with a salary of £15,778 per annum.
The hospital, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs, and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
As a Finance Administrator, you'll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and support the wellbeing of our patients. Your role involves:
- Processing weekly and monthly payroll
- Maintaining the payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data
- Coordinating with the HR team to ensure employee-related data is correctly loaded into the Priory Payroll System, and that all necessary amendments have been completed by the payroll cut-off dates
- Liaising with Ward Managers to ensure permanent employees are rostered a minimum of 8-12 weeks in advance, including appropriate planning for holiday and training
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential Skills
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Good numerical skills and confidence working with financial information
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
- Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Beneficial Experience
- Previous experience in a finance or accounts administration role
- Experience processing invoices, payments, and financial transactions
- Knowledge of financial systems and maintaining accurate financial records
- Experience with reconciliations, data entry, and financial reporting
- An AAT qualification or relevant finance-related training
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your success and wellbeing at Priory:
- Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra day's annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology, and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses