Finance Officer - 3 month FTC

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Finance Officer for a 3-month fixed-term contract to operate on-site at South Kensington, handling key accounting functions across UK and Europe. You will manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger activities, with involvement in cash management and month-end close.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, with ACCA or equivalent qualifications being advantageous, and superb communication skills to support a

Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable role is essential.
• ACCA or similar qualification would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and a proactive, analytical finance professional.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier reconciliation and purchase invoices and follow up disputes.
• Oversee bank payments and ensure proper authorisation and cash reconciliation.
• Update supplier database and create new supplier profiles.
• Monthly accounting of revenue, cost of sales and income in the accounting system.
• Generate aged debtor reports for credit control.
• Review bank reconciliations, accruals, journals and fixed asset register.
• Support month- and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger

Bank Reconciliation

Cash Management

Financial Analysis

Education

ACCA or equivalent

Job description

A highly successful, global brand is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join the team on a 3-month FTC. This is an office-based role so you will be expected to be on-site 5 days per week in South Kensington.

Working within a dynamic team, you will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledge. This is an international brand, and your remit will cover both UK and Europe. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing supplier reconciliation and purchase invoices; following up on any disputes and ensuring these are reflected accurately
• Overseeing bank payments - ensuring they are appropriate authorised and reconciled in cash management
• Updating the supplier database and creating new supplier profiles
• Monthly accounting of revenue, cost of sales and income into the accounting system
• Generating aged debtor reports for credit control
• Review bank reconciliations, accrual journals and fixed asset register
• Supporting across month and year end closing processes

In order to be suitable for this position you will have prior experience in a comparable role, and it would be advantageous to hold a recognised accounting qualification e.g. ACCA or similar. Holding an excellent communication style is prerequisite for this position as well as being a diligent finance professional with the ability to be both analytical and proactive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a household name on a short-term assignment.