Vanguard Personnel is currently recruiting for a Finance Officer (Hybrid) on behalf of a respected and expanding organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, organisation, and collaboration are key. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the finance function, ensuring financial processes run efficiently while contributing to the wider success of the business.
The Opportunity
As a Finance Officer, you'll be responsible for a broad range of accounting and finance administration duties, helping to maintain accurate financial records, support reporting requirements, and assist with the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation.
Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider business teams, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while working in a supportive hybrid environment that values initiative and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices and maintain the purchase ledger.
- Reconcile bank accounts and investigate any discrepancies.
- Raise customer invoices and monitor outstanding balances.
- Assist with credit control and account queries where required.
- Prepare payment runs and ensure supplier payments are processed accurately.
- Support monthly management accounts by preparing reconciliations and financial data.
- Maintain accurate accounting records across finance systems.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
- Process employee expenses and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
- Support payroll preparation by checking timesheets and employee records.
- Produce financial reports and spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation when required.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and administrative efficiency.
- Carry out general finance administration and provide support to the wider business.
About You
We're looking for someone who is dependable, organised, and confident working with financial information.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience within a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role.
- A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial administration.
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with colleagues and external contacts.
- The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a collaborative team.
Desirable
- AAT qualification or studying towards a recognised finance qualification.
- Experience supporting month-end processes.
- Knowledge of payroll administration.
- Experience working within a multi-site or fast-paced business environment.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Company pension scheme.
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to grow within a successful organisation.
Employment Details
Position: Finance Officer (Hybrid)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Equal Opportunities
Vanguard Personnel is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments where required.
Vanguard Personnel is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Pay: £34,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plymouth
