Finance Officer - Preston Hybrid

Agility Resoucing; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Preston seeks an experienced Finance Officer to join their finance team. This permanent role offers a salary of £28,000 with hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will manage financial transactions, maintain accounts, and assist with financial reports.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process all financial transactions.
• Maintain and operate day-to-day accounting system.
• Assist the Finance Manager with month-end and year-end processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

AAT Level 3

Studying towards AAT Level 4

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location

United Kingdom,--Preston

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Finance Officer - £28,000 - Hybrid (Preston) - Permanent

Are you an experienced Finance Officer looking for your next opportunity? My client, a well-established organisation based in Preston, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join their finance team. This is a fantastic permanent role offering hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process all financial transactions in line with company policies and procedures
• Maintain and operate the day-to-day accounting system, including managing the accounts inbox
• Create new supplier accounts and ensure compliance with the approved supplier list
• Process purchase order requisitions, ensuring correct general ledger codes and department allocations
• Seek appropriate authorisation before converting requisitions to purchase orders
• Ensure timely receipting of all open purchase orders
• Process purchase invoices against receipted orders
• Reconcile supplier accounts and handle statements efficiently
• Run suggested payments and obtain authorisation before processing via the banking system
• Send remittance advices to suppliers after payment authorisation
• Resolve supplier queries and maintain high service standards
• Raise pro-forma invoices promptly and ensure accurate expense payments
• Process credit card receipts for company credit card holders
• Assist the Finance Manager with month-end and year-end processes, including audit preparation
• Prepare financial reports and analysis when required
• Maintain up-to-date financial records and ensure transactions are completed within deadlines
• Cover credit control duties when necessary
• Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for finance processes

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role
• AAT Level 3, maybe studying towards AAT Level 4
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Salary of £28,000
• Hybrid working model (office based in Preston)
• Permanent role with career development opportunities

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To apply, please send your CV to Jamie Capper at Agility Resourcing or give me a call for a confidential discussion.

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