Finance Officer

RM Recruit; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organisation in Birmingham is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Officer on a full-time, temporary basis. The role involves journal preparation, month-end processes, and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates will have finance experience and strong organisational skills, with an opportunity for extension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role is essential.
• Solid understanding of journals, prepayments, and accruals.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journals, manage prepayments, and assist with accruals.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proficiency in finance systems

Excel proficiency

Education

AAT qualified or working towards an accountancy qualification

Job description

RM Recruit are proud to be working with a not-for-profit organisation based in Birmingham who are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Officer to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis for an initial 6-week period, with scope for extension. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to contribute to a dynamic and supportive finance function during a busy period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journals, including monthly and ad-hoc entries
• Manage prepayments and ensure accurate month-end adjustments
• Assist with the preparation of accruals in line with financial reporting deadlines
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to queries as needed
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure timely financial information

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role is essential
• Solid understanding of journals, prepayments, and accruals
• Proficient in using finance systems and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• AAT qualified or working towards an accountancy qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is desirable but not essential

The ideal candidate will be immediately available or available on short notice.

If you are seeking a new challenge in a forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply.

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