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 (up to 200 employees)
Ensure PAYE/HMRC compliance
Ensure Pension compliance
Conduct payroll deduction reconciliation
Maintain daily cash flow for all group companies
Perform bank reconciliations
Manage deposit accounts
Purchase SPOT currencies
Act as main contact for the bank manager
Manage petty cash
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
Proactive 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
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