Finance Officer

Trial Balance; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting is seeking an experienced Finance Officer for a growing Cornish business. This role focuses on managing accounts receivable and requires over 12 months of finance experience along with proficiency in essential software. It's a fantastic opportunity for long-term career development within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Over 12 months of general finance experience.
• Part or fully AAT qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Methodical approach and a modern attitude towards technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounts receivable, including sales ledger invoices.
• Perform credit control and banking reconciliations.
• Assist the Finance Director with ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in Sage

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

AAT qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

Trial Balance Consulting has been invited to assist a very long-standing client, a well-established Cornish business, in recruiting an experienced Finance Officer to join their team on a permanent basis. The company offers consumer services and has experienced significant growth in recent years. With a well-considered business model, the company is expanding beyond Cornwall and is on a strong upward trajectory.

Role Overview

This position, within a friendly and experienced finance team, will focus on ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the accounts receivable function. The core responsibilities include:

1. Managing all aspects of accounts receivable, including raising sales ledger invoices and documentation
2. Credit control
3. Administration of banking and cash transactions and reconciliations
4. Leading the application of third-party income through funding
5. Assisting the Finance Director and Management Accountant with ad-hoc projects
6. Providing ad-hoc support to the purchase ledger team

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant with over 12 months of general finance experience, either part or fully AAT qualified, or qualified by experience. The role demands exceptional organisational skills and a methodical approach. The company values a modern, forward-thinking attitude towards technology, with proficiency in Sage, MS Excel, and MS Office applications being essential.

Opportunities

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for long-term career development within a growing accounting function. For further details and to apply, please contact Steve Roach quoting reference SR9958.