PSA Financial Services Ltd
Finance and Payroll Manager
Leicester, England•Full-time
About the Job
Company Description PSA Financial Services Ltd is a specialist financial advisory firm focused on investment and pension portfolio management, ranging from ISAs to group money purchase pension schemes. The company provides guidance on long-term care funding, estate preservation, and tax planning, with risk-rated portfolios designed to reduce client anxiety and support informed decision-making. PSA Financial Services Ltd is committed to delivering tailored, responsible advice that aligns with clients’ financial goals and life plans.
Purpose of the Role:
To manage the day-to-day financial administration of the business, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll and banking activities, whilst producing accurate management information to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Bookkeeping & Financial Processing:
- Maintain accurate accounting records.
- Process purchase invoices, expenses and supplier payments.
- Raise sales invoices and monitor debtor balances.
- Reconcile bank accounts and control accounts.
- Manage company credit card and expense processes.
Payroll & Benefits:
- Process monthly payroll.
- Administer pension contributions and employee benefit deductions.
- Ensure payroll is processed in a timely manner and records are maintained accurately.
Management Reporting:
- Produce monthly management reports.
- Assist in preparation of management accounts.
- Monitor income, expenditure and cash flow.
- Prepare reports analyzing revenue, costs and business performance.
- Provide ad hoc financial information to Directors.
Financial Administration:
- Support annual audit and year-end processes.
- Assist with budgeting activities.
- Maintain fixed asset and financial records.
- Ensure appropriate financial controls are followed.
Compliance:
- Support VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements.
- Maintain compliance with internal financial procedures.
- Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of financial information.
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications:
- AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent experience.
Experience:
- Experience in bookkeeping and financial administration.
- Payroll processing experience.
- Experience using accounting software.
- Experience preparing management reports.
- Bank reconciliation and ledger management experience.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong Excel skills.
- Good numerical and analytical skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong organisational skills.
Desirable Criteria:
Qualifications:
- Part-qualified or qualified ACCA/CIMA.
- Payroll qualification.
Experience:
- Experience in an SME environment.
- Experience of preparing management accounts.
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
- Knowledge of financial services or professional services sectors.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Experience with payroll systems.
- Knowledge of VAT and regulatory reporting.
- Experience of business reporting and KPI analysis.
We offer a competitive salary plus:
- 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays (increasing by 1 day at 5 and 10 years' service)
- 10% non-contributory pension
- Optional personal pension contributions via salary sacrifice
- Life assurance (4 x salary)
- Performance Related Bonus Scheme
- Up to 2 days per week working from home (after successful probation)
- Professional development opportunities
- EAP via Aviva Smart Health
- Work anniversary scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Free fresh fruit and cereal
- Modern well-equipped offices and kitchen with seating areas inside and out
- Small onsite gym