Finance and Payroll Officer Full Time NEW

Finance and Payroll Officer

Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £26,000-£28,000 per annum

Closing date: 30th April 2026

Interviews: 12th May 2026

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finance and Payroll Officer to support the day-to-day finance operations within Deaf Action. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be primarily focused on accounts payable activities and processing payroll. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues, and taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations.

Who are we?

Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity, supporting and celebrating deaf people. We were established in 1835 and work with deaf people across Scotland and the South of England. Our work is geared towards empowering all deaf people to achieve their potential and fully participate in society, with equality of rights, access and opportunity. We are at the forefront of high quality, responsive services for and with deaf people.

Key Responsibilities:

Day-to-day of the role:

· Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger function (invoice & payment processing, supplier and expense management, record keeping & reporting)

· Process supplier invoices and staff expenses accurately and in line with organisational policies and prepare payment runs (BACS, FPS)

· Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts and investigate discrepancies

· Enter daily cashbook transactions

· Process Petty Cash

· Process organisation credit card transactions

· Maintain accurate, well-organised, and up-to-date financial records

· Work closely with budget holders and the wider finance team to ensure accurate coding, authorisation, and reporting

· Manage the finance email inbox and respond to daily queries

Month-end Support:

· Assist with month-end procedures

· Post monthly journals

· Monitor monthly stock count

· Process intercompany transactions

· Maintain the fixed asset register

Payroll:

· Processing monthly payroll for up to 100 employees accurately and in line with company policies

· Calculating wages, overtime, deductions and payroll adjustments

· Liaise with HR regarding new starters, leavers, and changes

· Pension auto-enrolment administration and submissions

· Maintaining secure and accurate payroll and employee records on Sage 50 Payroll

· RTI submissions (FPS/EPS) and full HMRC compliance

· Statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)

· Working collaboratively with the Finance Manager and HR Department to ensure smooth payroll operation

Person Specification:

Essential:

· Proven experience in accounts payable or finance officer role

· Strong experience in end-to-end payroll

· Sage 50 Payroll knowledge

· Competent with finance systems and Microsoft Excel

· Confidence working independently while being a supportive team player

· Professional communication manner

Desirable:

· Broader finance department experience

· Experience in a charity or not-for-profit setting

· AAT qualified or actively working towards AAT (or equivalent) The ideal candidate will be fully committed to our values, which can be found on our website.

What’s on offer?

· Occupational pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%.

· 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – pro rata for part time, with additional leave accruing with long service and long service awards.

· Day off on your birthday.

· 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured.

· Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and IT Voucher Scheme

· Ongoing support for learning and development through our PDR process

· Death in service benefit

· Continuous professional development

· BSL lessons

· Employee discount at Blackwood Bar

To apply, please send your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the post and what you will bring to the role to recruitment@deafaction.org.