Finance Officer - Reed : Job Details

Finance Officer• Location: Leatherhead• Hourly rate: £13.00-£14.00 per hour PAYE and £16.00- £17.00 via an umbrella company• Job Type: Temporary (6-months initially)• Hours: 30-37.5 hours per week• Working pattern: Office based for the first 2-3 weeks training, then hybrid 3 days in the office and 2 from home.We are currently seeking a dedicated Finance Officer for a 6-month temporary position to cover a period of sickness. Based in Leatherhead, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of financial tasks including treasury functions, cash posting, and handling bank-related activities.Day-to-day of the role:• Oversee treasury operations, ensuring efficient management of the company’s liquidity and financial position.• Responsible for cash posting and accurate recording of all cash transactions.• Handle bank accounts, including downloading statements and reconciling them with company records.• Process expenses, ensuring they are recorded and reimbursed in a timely and accurate manner.• Manage cashbook processing and maintain up-to-date records of all transactions.• Oversee petty cash, ensuring the availability of funds and proper documentation of disbursements.• Process credit card payments and reconcile statements to ensure accurate financial reporting.• Maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring all invoices are processed and paid in accordance with company policies.Required Skills & Qualifications:• Proven experience in a finance officer role or similar.• Strong understanding of treasury, cash management, and bank reconciliation processes.• Proficient in cashbook processing and managing petty cash.• Experience with purchase ledger processing.• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.• Proficiency in financial software and MS Office, particularly Excel, including pivots and lookups.