Finance Officer Temp to Perm Immediate start

Reed; Bromley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Finance Officer in Bromley for a temp-to-perm role with an immediate start. The role covers end-to-end financial operations, including purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, and reporting. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential; DBS enhanced is desirable.

Office-based position in Bromley offering an hourly rate of £19–£20 and a pathway to permanent employment. The successful candidate will join a supportive finance team and contribute to month‑end tasks

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of purchase and sales ledgers and reconciliations.
• Proficient in finance systems and Excel; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices; match, batch and code.
• Administer sales ledger and credit control; raise invoices.
• Process supplier payments and payment runs.
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.
• Assist with month‑end / year‑end procedures and journals.
• Support payroll reconciliation and fixed asset records.
• Produce management reports; liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Reconciliations

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Communication skills

Finance experience

Education

DBS enhanced check (desirable)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Finance Officer (Temp to Perm)

Bromley £19.00 - £20.00 per hour Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced Finance Officer looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and professional organisation? We are recruiting for a Temp to Perm Finance Officer based in Bromley, offering an immediate start for the right candidate.

This is a varied, hands‑on role that would suit a finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of day‑to‑day financial operations and supporting the wider business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase Ledger processing, including matching, batching and coding invoices
• Sales Ledger administration and credit control
• Raising sales invoices and managing customer accounts
• Processing supplier payments and payment runs
• Resolving supplier and customer queries
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit card and petty cash reconciliations
• Cash allocation and monitoring cash flow
• Assisting with month‑end and year‑end procedures
• Preparing and posting journals, accruals and prepayments
• VAT returns and associated reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers
• Assisting with management accounts preparation
• Budget monitoring and expenditure reporting
• Payroll support and reconciliation as required
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining fixed asset registers
• Producing financial reports for management
• Supporting audits and providing documentation as required
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Assisting with process improvements and ensuring financial compliance

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience within a Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Strong working knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes
• Good reconciliation experience
• Confident user of finance systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
• Excellent communication skills

An existing Enhanced DBS would be highly desirable and may allow for a quicker start.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start
• Competitive hourly rate of £19.00 - £20.00 per hour
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Convenient Bromley location