Finance & Business Support Officer

First Choice Recruitment Services; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Tewkesbury is seeking a Finance & Business Support Officer to provide financial and administrative support across various departments. This hybrid role involves managing financial records, supporting project operations, and ensuring efficient office functions. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with accounting software like Sage. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual looking to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with expense management and company credit card transactions.
• Facilitate the submission and approval of employee and contractor timesheets.
• Serve as the primary reception point on Fridays and during holiday cover.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with accounting software

Tools

Sage

Job description

Finance & Business Support Officer

Tewkesbury (hybrid) 30k pa

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established growing organisation in a busy varied role located on the outskirts of Tewkesbury. In brief the role includes Financial and Administration support for the finance, Project management and office support departments. The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar role (particularly finance), have SAGE experience, able to manage own workload and conflicting deadlines alongside other team members.

Role Summary

As a Business Support Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of financial, administrative and operational support functions.

Reporting to the Head of Business, this role provides a variety of responsibilities, from managing office tasks to supporting finance and project operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, organised individual with strong communication skills to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Support

• Assist with expense management and company credit card transactions, ensuring timely processing and compliance.
• Review and approve employee expenses and manage purchase orders.
• Reconcile supplier invoices and maintain accurate financial records in Sage.
• Oversee regular reconciliations between HR and project management systems.
• Organise travel arrangements and manage accommodation bookings.

Project Support

• Facilitate the submission and approval of employee and contractor timesheets.
• Monitor the project management system, addressing unentered or unplanned time.
• Set up and manage project codes, employee records, and reporting systems.
• Generate and distribute regular business and project reports.
• Coordinate with teams to resolve scheduling and timesheet discrepancies.

Office Support

• Serve as the primary reception point on Fridays and during holiday cover.
• Manage procurement of office supplies and oversee printing/collation of materials.
• Escort suppliers on-site while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Candidate Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage) is desirable.

Due to the rural location own transport is essential.

Work Environment

• Hybrid working model: On-site Mondays and Fridays, with remote options Tuesday to Thursday after induction and training.
• Additional on-site presence may be required for holiday cover or business needs.

Clearance

Candidates must either hold current Security Clearance or demonstrate a willingness and ability to obtain it.

Candidates are required to hold full British Nationality and must have resided in the United Kingdom for a minimum of five years.

Candidates must not have spent a significant period of time (six months or more) residing outside the UK, as this could impact their eligibility for the required vetting processes.

To apply please forward your up to date CV or call us for an informal chat.

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