Finance Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group in the United Kingdom is looking for a Finance Officer to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing excellent customer service. This dynamic role emphasizes integrity and problem-solving. Candidates should have a Level 2 qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience, along with strong organizational and customer service skills. Interviews are scheduled for January 2026.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and highly organised individual with experience in finance operations.
• Strong customer service skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and commitment to professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Raise customer invoices and manage income processing.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
• Contact debtors and manage credit control activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support reporting tasks.
• Provide customer service for finance-related queries.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Microsoft Office

Problem-Solving

Education

A Level 2 qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our finance team! As a Finance Officer within the Luminate Education Group, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused financial service. You’ll be responsible for processing accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently and accurately, supporting the wider finance team in maintaining compliance with financial regulations. This is a dynamic role that contributes to the smooth operation of our shared finance service across the group, with a strong emphasis on integrity, fraud awareness, and proactive problem-solving.

Interviews will be held in January 2026.

What You Will Do

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring accurate validation, coding, and matching to purchase orders.
• Raise customer invoices, manage income processing, and handle direct debits and student loan receipts.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable ledgers, including supplier statements and bank receipts.
• Carry out credit control activities such as contacting debtors, issuing reminders, and liaising with debt management agencies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support reporting and data analysis tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders regarding finance-related queries.
• Uphold confidentiality and security of financial information at all times.

About You

• We're looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised individual with experience in finance operations, particularly in handling both payable and receivable.
• Have strong customer service skills and are proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment, are adaptable to change, and demonstrate integrity in managing sensitive financial data.
• To have a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to professional standards makes you a valuable asset to our team.
• A Level 2 qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience is essential.