Finance Officer - LJ Recruitment : Job Details

Job Title: Finance Officer

Overview:A growing organisation is looking to appoint a diligent and proactive Finance Officer to join its finance team. This individual will be pivotal in supporting day-to-day financial activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with internal and external financial standards. Experience with Sage 50 software is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier and vendor payments, ensuring prompt and correct disbursements.
• Update and reconcile accounts using Sage 50, ensuring all records are maintained accurately.
• Carry out financial data entry, ensuring all transactions are logged precisely.
• Reconcile monthly HMRC postponed VAT reports with internal accounting records.
• Process incoming and outgoing invoices and credit notes in multiple currencies, including GBP, EUR, and USD.
• Handle payroll administration for a team of up to 20 staff, including processing timesheets, contracts, leaver paperwork, and pension enrolments through an external HR system.
• Assist with the compilation of monthly financial reports, including income and expenditure statements.
• Support external accountants in the preparation of year-end accounts and input any required journal adjustments.
• Ensure strict compliance with company policies and financial regulations, always maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide administrative support across the department and take on ad hoc tasks as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Background in finance or accounting, ideally with experience in professional services.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable procedures.
• Proficient user of Sage 50 Accounts and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail in data processing.
• Strong multitasking ability, capable of working to deadlines.
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a busy office setting.

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annumContract Type: Full-timeWork Pattern: Monday to FridayWork Location: Office-based

If you thrive in a finance role and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you.