Accounts Payable Lead - Finance Operations

Bernicia Group; Horsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernicia Group in Ashington is seeking a Lead Finance Officer to support the Transactional Finance team, focusing on Accounts Payable and income processing, ensuring timely reconciliations and accurate ledgers.

You will report to the Transactional Finance Manager, providing guidance to Finance Officers and contributing to the continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting, while delivering high-quality service to customers.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent or relevant experience in a finance role.
• Experience in transactional finance, particularly accounts payable.
• Experience with financial management systems and procedures.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience in an organisation of a similar size is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transactional Finance Manager to lead Accounts Payable and Income operational areas.
• Ensure provision of timely and accurate reconciliations and reports.
• Perform and maintain accurate ledger entries with regular housekeeping.
• Provide support and advice to Finance Officers within the team.
• Assure customer information recorded is accurate and relevant.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and reporting and support change management.
• Deliver timely and professional customer-focused service.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Financial management systems

Job description

Bernicia Group in Ashington is seeking a Lead Finance Officer to support the Transactional Finance team, focusing on Accounts Payable and income processing, ensuring timely reconciliations and accurate ledgers.

You will report to the Transactional Finance Manager, providing guidance to Finance Officers and contributing to the continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting, while delivering high-quality service to customers.