FINANCE OFFICER

Smart10Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Finance Officer to oversee financial processes and ensure accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in accounting systems. Responsibilities include maintaining sales and purchase ledgers, preparing management accounts, and submitting VAT returns. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. Competitive salary range of £40,000 - £42,000 offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Attractive pension

6% company bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong attention to detail to maintain accurate financial records.
• Experience in transactional and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and monthly reporting activities.
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers, including invoicing.
• Prepare and submit UK VAT returns and cash flow reports.

Skills

Qualified or part-qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Strong attention to detail

Experience in transactional and month-end processes

Confident user of accounting systems and Excel

Organised and reliable

Job description

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location : Borehamwood

Salary : £40,000 - £42,000

Hours : 9.00-5.30 Mon-Fri

Benefits: 25 days holiday, attractive pension, 6% company bonus

What you want to know about this employer

Hugely successful global Engineering consultancy with over 35 years in the industry and a market leader

An extremely well organised, structured business with a warm family feel, a traditional yet down to earth culture

Purpose of the role

The Finance Officer will be responsible for supporting core financial processes, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with month-end reporting to support informed business decisions

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and monthly reporting activities across multiple accounts and currencies
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers, including invoicing, intercompany recharges, and reconciliations
• Oversee bank controls, supplier payments, expenses, and credit card reconciliations
• Validate purchase invoices, monitor exceptions, and support strong financial controls
• Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow reports, and financial projections
• Monitor budgets versus actuals, highlighting risks or variances to senior management
• Prepare and submit UK VAT returns, EC sales returns, and overseas VAT filings as required
• Support project accounting, including timesheets, profitability reporting, and analysis
• Produce consolidated accounts and ad-hoc financial analysis for senior stakeholders
• Maintain awareness of UK and international tax changes and support access to external funding where applicable

Skills and Attributes:

• Qualified or part-qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent),
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and spot discrepancies quickly
• Experience in transactional and month-end processes
• Confident user of accounting systems and Excel
• Organised and reliable, able to manage deadlines, prioritise workloads, and communicate effectively with stakeholders

Crisp Recruitment Ltd is a local recruitment consultancy based in Hatfield. We are working on behalf of our client to find suitable candidates