Finance Officer

Hewett Recruitment; Leominster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Officer in Leominster to manage day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified (or equivalent) with experience in financial administration and cloud-based finance systems. Join a supportive team offering opportunities for professional development and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• AAT qualified (or working towards), or has equivalent experience.
• Experienced in financial administration, reconciliations, budgeting and VAT.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with good communication and organisation skills.
• Able to work accurately to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with cloud-based finance systems (e.g. Xledger, Sage, Xero).

Responsibilities

• Processing sales and purchase invoices, supplier payments, and credit control.
• Managing monthly bank reconciliations and credit card transactions.
• Administering payroll and pensions (using BrightPay).
• Assisting with VAT returns, monthly management accounts, and year-end audits.
• Supporting budget preparation, forecasting, and grant tracking.
• Providing financial guidance to budget holders and project officers.

Skills

Financial administration

Reconciliations

Budgeting

VAT knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Experience with cloud-based finance systems

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

BrightPay

Xledger

Sage

Xero

Job description

Finance Officer

As Finance Officer, you'll be the main point of contact for day-to-day financial operations. You'll ensure timely and accurate financial processing, reporting, and compliance, helping the organisation make informed decisions that drive impact.

Responsibilities

• Processing sales and purchase invoices, supplier payments, and credit control
• Managing monthly bank reconciliations and credit card transactions
• Administering payroll and pensions (using BrightPay)
• Assisting with VAT returns, monthly management accounts, and year-end audits
• Supporting budget preparation, forecasting, and grant tracking
• Providing financial guidance to budget holders and project officers

About You

• AAT qualified (or working towards), or has equivalent experience
• Experienced in financial administration, reconciliations, budgeting and VAT
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with good communication and organisation skills
• Able to work accurately to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Experience with cloud-based finance systems (e.g. Xledger, Sage, Xero)

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your finance skills in a role with real purpose.

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

If you have the relevant skills and experience then please apply!