Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Finance Officer to join our organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the organisation’s financial health. This role requires proficiency in various accounting software and a strong understanding of financial processes within the context of professional services. The ideal applicant will demonstrate excellent data entry skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, managing a portfolio of clients across different sectors in the UK and worldwide, providing advice on financial and accounting matters.
- Assistance with payroll process
- Issuing invoices to all customers on a weekly basis
- Responsible for payment of all supplier invoices on a monthly basis
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and supplier accounts on Opera accounting software to ensure accurate financial data.
- Preparing and completing month end accounts for the sales and purchase ledger.
- Calculate and prepare VAT returns
- Prepare the statutory accounts of the year-end audit and liaison with auditors
- Reviewing and improving financial processes, suggesting improvements where required
Requirements
- At least 3 years finance and administrative experience
- Sage experience would be advantageous
- High degree of communication skills particularly attuned to conveying financial concepts to non-financially trained colleagues.
- Used to working in a demanding environment and providing accurate and timely information to a high standard.
- Keen to work with a hands-on approach. The postholder will be in sole charge of all transaction processing and accounting.
- Ability to work without close supervision.
- Strong organisation skills and able to deal with competing priorities.
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
