Finance Officer

Bristol Industrial; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Rochdale is looking for a Finance Officer to take ownership of the day-to-day accounts function. You will prepare accounts, manage ledgers, submit VAT returns, and provide payroll support. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge and the ability to manage multiple priorities. A competitive salary of £30,000 – £34,000 is offered for this full-time role.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and time-management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts up to trial balance and support month-end reporting.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, including debtors, creditors, and credit control.
• Submit VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Provide key payroll information to support payroll processing.
• Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations and oversee cash flow.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Tools

Sage Professional 200

Job description

Finance Officer

Rochdale | 37 hours per week | £30,000 – £34,000 per annum

Looking for your next step in finance?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business in Rochdale as a Finance Officer, taking ownership of the day-to-day accounts function and making a real impact within the team.

The Role As Finance Officer, you’ll be responsible for the full range of transactional and reporting activities, from ledgers and reconciliations through to VAT returns, payroll support, and cash flow management. You’ll be a key point of contact for both internal teams and external partners, helping to keep everything running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts up to trial balance and support month-end reporting
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, including debtors, creditors, and credit control
• Submit VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements
• Provide key payroll information to support payroll processing
• Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations and oversee cash flow
• Handle domestic and international banking transactions
• Deal with payment queries and liaise with colleagues, customers, and suppliers
• Maintain personnel files and manage import/export logs
• Provide support and financial information to other departments

About You

We’re looking for someone with strong accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You’ll be confident working independently while also being a supportive team player.

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven experience in a similar finance or accounting role
• Proficiency with Sage Professional 200 (experience with 123 Insight MRP desirable but not essential)
• Strong analytical, organisational, and time-management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 (depending on experience)
• Full-time, 37 hours per week
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to play a key role in a successful and growing business

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.