Overview
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Officer to oversee a range of finance and administrative functions. This hands-on role requires strong experience in transactional finance, including invoicing, purchase ledger, VAT, and tax compliance, alongside the ability to analyse financial data and produce accurate management reports within a fast-paced haulage environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, issue and manage weekly sales invoicing
- Process supplier invoices
- Prepare and process Sage Payroll for 60 staff on different pay structures
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
- Update cashflow
- Utilise Sage to record and reconcile financial data accurately.
- Maintain holiday/absence records
- Prepare payroll for processing
- Completing monthly bank and account reconciliations'
- Month-end close activities, including manual journal entries
- Prepare and produce monthly management accounts to shareholders
- Assist in the optimisation of financial processes and systems to improve efficiency.
- Coordinate with external auditors during audits and ensure all documentation is complete and accurate.
- Support the organisation’s financial planning and forecasting activities.
- This role offers an engaging opportunity for a motivated finance professional to contribute meaningfully to our organisational success while expanding their expertise within a supportive environment.
Our values are key to driving our success and are at the heart of everything we do:
- The business comes first - always
- Action will always speak louder than words
- Truth builds trust
- Service is what we do best
If our mission, values and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!
Personal Attributes:
- Honesty, transparency, integrity and confidentiality
- Solution seeking with a can-do positive attitude
- Appreciates working as part of a team for the greater success of the business
You will ideally have:
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience of working with Sage would be highly desirable
- Excellent analytical and organisational abilities
- AAT qualified, or part qualified CIMA or ACA
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership
- A confident effective communicator with personnel at all levels of the organisation
We are offering:
- Competitive salary dependent upon experience
- 20 days annual leave plus Bank holidays plus birthday bonus after one year
- Company pension scheme
- Supportive team with opportunities for long-term career progression
- Stability within a growing business
- The opportunity to be part of a successful and forward thinking business
Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- This is a full time office-based role, please ensure you are able to make this commitment.
We are flexible with your start and finish times for this 40 hour per week with a 30 minute lunch break.
Our pay structure will reflect the successful candidates qualifications and experience.
Work Location: In person
