Financial Accounting Officer

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join their team in East London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial accounts within a reputable college while enjoying a hybrid working environment. As a Finance Officer, you will handle income collection, maintain effective relationships with staff and customers, and ensure accurate banking of receipts. With a focus on teamwork and communication, this position is perfect for someone with a strong financial background and a passion for delivering excellent service. Join a supportive team and contribute to the college's financial success!

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Qualified in finance with recent experience in a financial environment.
• Familiarity with finance software and double-entry bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage income collection and cashiering services.
• Assist with the purchase ledger and process credit card payments.

Skills

Finance Software

Double-entry Bookkeeping

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Organisational Skills

Education

AAT Level 3

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Officer - East London

Morgan Hunt is currently recruiting for a Finance Officer in East London on a full-time, permanent basis with a reputable college. This role offers a salary of up to £27,000 per annum.

The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing financial accounts across the college and supporting the wider team. The college values a hybrid working environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage income collection and cashiering services.
• Ensure prompt and accurate banking of all college receipts.
• Support trading areas with receipt handling across the college.
• Control and distribute petty cash.
• Assist with the purchase ledger by coding, registering, matching, and filing invoices.
• Set up new suppliers in the finance system following established procedures.
• Process credit card payments and verify relevant documents.
• Help process purchase orders and supplier payments with the AP Officer.
• Maintain systems and procedures related to cash and receipts.

Person Specification

• Qualified in finance (AAT Level 3 or NVQ Level 3) with recent experience in a financial environment and familiarity with finance software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Skilled in handling cash, cheques, and credit card payments, and maintaining effective relationships with non-finance staff and external customers.
• Experience in income collection, customer service, and building effective working relationships.
• Strong team player with good communication, organisational skills, high numeracy, and the ability to work independently.

Benefits and Package

• 36 hours per week
• Generous annual leave
• Pension contribution

Next Steps

If you are interested or have questions about this role, please apply to discuss further.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency specializing in interim, contract, and temporary roles. We act as an employment agency for permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed based on merit, skills, qualifications, and abilities.