Finance Officer

Huntress; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

Office-based role

Job summary

Huntress is assisting a Colchester-based organisation in recruiting a Finance Officer on a permanent basis. You will handle day-to-day financial operations, work with the Head of Finance on controls and reporting, and contribute to month-end processes and audits.

Key duties include processing invoices, reconciliations, payroll support, and assisting with board reporting. Excellent attention to detail and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or ACCA/CIMA part-qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in financial operations in a similar role.
• Experience using accounting software, ideally Sage.
• Experience processing purchase and sales ledgers.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end processes.
• Excellent Excel skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timely.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment schedules for approval.
• Raise customer invoices and ensure timely issue.
• Post bank and card transactions in Sage.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with payroll processing and supplier/customer queries.
• Support external audits and provide audit schedules.

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/CIMA part-qualified

Qualified by experience

Tools

Sage

Job description

Finance Officer

Our client, based on the outskirts of Colchester, is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join the team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining day-to-day financial operations with wider finance responsibilities, working closely with the Head of Finance to ensure strong financial controls and high-quality reporting across the organisation.

The role will also contribute to month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting, whilst providing finance support across the wider business.

Duties

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare weekly supplier payment schedules for approval
• Raise customer invoices and ensure they are issued promptly
• Process utility and other agreed recharges to tenants
• Post bank, credit card and Revolut transactions within Sage
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are appropriately coded
• Process purchase requests and orders as authorised by the management team
• Support the Head of Finance with the monthly payroll process and prepare payroll information for submission to the external payroll provider
• Provide payroll processing cover during the Head of Finance's absence (excluding payroll approval)
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Assist with maintaining strong financial controls and compliance with internal procedures
• Ensure financial information is complete, accurate and recorded within agreed timescales
• Assist with the preparation of audit working papers and supporting schedules
• Support the Head of Finance during external audits
• Prepare reconciliations and financial schedules for Board reporting
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required
• Respond to finance queries in a professional and timely manner

Experience required

• AAT qualified, ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or qualified by experience
• Previous experience working within a finance environment in a similar position
• Experience using accounting software, ideally Sage
• Experience processing purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Experience completing bank reconciliations
• Experience supporting month-end finance processes
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a team

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

35k-37k DOE

Full office based role, with free parking on-site

Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.