Finance Officer

Forrest Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Finance Officer for a permanent position in Burscough. You will join a small, friendly team and perform a broad range of day-to-day accounting duties, while supporting financial reporting and business operations.

Responsibilities include managing ledgers, reconciliations, VAT etc., with a focus on accuracy and process improvements. AAT or equivalent experience and Xero/Excel familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts and strong grounding in accounting principles
• VAT returns, reconciliations and payroll/pension administration knowledge
• Good organisational skills and ability to work independently
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero and strong Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers including credit control and supplier payments
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
• Support VAT returns, payroll and pension administration
• Monitor cash flow and assist with financial planning activities
• Assist with management accounts, budgeting and financial reporting
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Maintain accurate financial records and up-to-date information
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and internal systems
• Provide financial information and reporting to the wider business
• Collaborate with management to understand business performance, costs and profitability

Education

AAT qualifications or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Finance Officer Permanent Burscough Up to £32k per annum

Our client is an established business looking to recruit an experienced a Finance Officer to join their small and friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in accounts who is looking to broaden their experience and develop their skills within a varied finance role.

Working closely with the management team and external finance professionals, the successful candidate will take responsibility for a range of day-to-day accounting duties, whilst also supporting wider financial reporting and business operations.

Reporting into the management team, duties will include:

• Managing sales and purchase ledgers, including credit control and supplier payments
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Assisting with VAT returns, payroll and pension administration
• Monitoring cash flow and supporting financial planning activities
• Assisting with management accounts, budgeting and financial reports
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring information is up to date
• Identifying opportunities to improve accounting procedures and internal systems
• Supporting the wider business with financial information and reporting
• Working alongside management to develop a greater understanding of business performance, costs and profitability

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum, depending on experience

Free on-site parking, a varied role within a supportive team, guidance from experienced finance professionals and opportunities to develop within management accounts and wider business finance.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing accounts experience and take on a broader role within a business. We are keen to hear from candidates who have experience in an Accounts Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar position. Applicants should have a good understanding of accounting principles, VAT and reconciliations, alongside strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.

AAT qualifications or equivalent practical experience would be advantageous, as would familiarity with accounting software such as Xero and good Excel skills. Previous experience within a small or medium-sized business would be particularly beneficial, although we welcome applications from candidates with relevant transferable experience who are keen to develop their commercial finance knowledge.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.