Finance Support Officer

Web Recruit Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in London is seeking a Finance Support Officer to handle transaction processing and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance functions and skills in using relevant software. The position offers a competitive salary, a supportive working environment for professional growth, and additional benefits like annual leave and employee assistance programs. This full-time role is a great opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme enrollment

24-hour Employee Assistance

Paid Enhanced DBS

Eye care voucher

Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel loan, Cycle scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in a Finance transaction processing function.
• Experience of using finance software efficiently and effectively.
• Good level of education, especially in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the purchase ledger inboxes to identify potential processing backlog.
• Ensure invoices and expense claims are promptly and accurately prepared.
• Log invoices to the Finance system and ensure proper approval.

Skills

Experience in Finance transaction processing

Proficiency in MS Excel

Good level of education in Maths and English

Ability to organise workload

Experience using finance software

Job description

Finance Support Officer (10065)

Do you want to be a Finance Support Officer at Certitude? Complete an application form today!

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join Certitude as a Finance Support Officer as we continue to grow as London’s leading adult social care provider.

Salary: £28,000 per annum, Hours: 37.5 hours, Job Type: Permanent – Full time, Department: Finance, Location: Balham.

Benefits

• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme
• 24-hour Employee Assistance
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Eye care voucher
• Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase

About the role

The role of a Finance Support Officer is responsible for various aspects of transaction processing and reconciliations. The predominant duties will be Purchase Ledger processing and control, but the role will also be expected to support processing in other areas as and when required.

Duties will include:

• Monitor the purchase ledger inboxes to identify potential processing backlog.
• Ensure that invoices, expense claims, and other payment requests are checked, coded, and prepared for inputting to the organisation’s computerised Ledger promptly and accurately.
• Log invoices to the Finance system and ensure the invoices are sent to the correct budget holder for approval.
• Ensure that invoices are authorised, review invoices awaiting approval and chase those up.
• Review invoices which have been rejected by approvers, investigate, and make corrections to those items.
• Review aged creditors’ records, investigate aged items, and resolve any issues.

About you

• Demonstrable experience of working in a Finance transaction processing function.
• Experience of using finance software efficiently and effectively.
• Good level of education, especially in Maths and English.
• Good level of IT skills and proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• Ability to organise, prioritise workload, manage time effectively, and be proactive with a positive patient approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure, deal with tight deadlines and demonstrate flexibility as required to perform the role effectively.

About the Organisation

We have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.

Read more about us on our website and visit our work for us page. You can also learn about us through our Values and Behaviours.

Do you want to be a Finance Support Officer at Certitude? Select the apply button, complete an application form and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch! A job description and person specification are available via the apply button. If you have any questions, please email us.

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and the support provided and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.