Financial Officer

Carrington Wood; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Wood is seeking a Financial Officer in Plymouth to provide efficient financial support across the organisation, working with the finance team. The role covers bookkeeping, ledgers, payroll, VAT, budgeting, reporting and audits.

You will maintain records, process payroll, assist with monthly closes and help with grant applications and funding opportunities. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a varied and responsible finance remit.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and financial processes.
• Experience with purchase and sales ledgers.
• Experience processing payroll including PAYE and NIC.
• VAT and tax compliance knowledge.
• Experience with month-end processing and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and support systems.
• Perform double-entry bookkeeping and manage ledgers.
• Oversee purchase ledger activities and payment runs.
• Oversee sales ledger and debt collection support.
• Process payroll from start to finish.
• Complete month-end processes and financial reports.
• Assist with budgets, year-end accounts, and audits.
• Assist with grant applications and funding opportunities.
• Support wider office and administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Payroll processing

VAT compliance

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow forecasting

Audit support

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Financial Officer

Salary: £27,500 - £30,000
Location: Plymouth
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity within a varied and responsible finance role?

We are currently supporting a well-established organisation with the appointment of a Financial Officer to provide efficient and effective financial support across the organisation, working closely with the wider finance team.

This is a varied opportunity covering a broad range of finance responsibilities, including bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledger, payroll, reconciliations, VAT, budgeting, financial reporting and supporting the wider finance function.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organisation's financial systems
• Completing double-entry bookkeeping and maintaining income and expenditure accounts
• Managing purchase ledger activities, including purchase orders, invoices, coding and payment runs
• Managing sales ledger activities, including raising invoices, monitoring payments and supporting debt collection
• Preparing invoices and monitoring outstanding payments
• Completing month-end processes, including journals, virements, reconciliations and financial reports
• Processing payroll from start to finish, including starters, leavers, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and expenses
• Maintaining cashbooks and completing monthly bank and petty cash reconciliations
• Completing VAT and relevant tax returns
• Supporting cash flow forecasting, budget monitoring and the preparation of financial information
• Assisting with annual budgets and year-end accounts
• Supporting internal and external audits and liaising with accountants and auditors
• Assisting with grant applications and identifying potential funding opportunities
• Maintaining appropriate financial records for projects and organisational initiatives
• Supporting areas including fixed assets, procurement, insurance, risk management and financial systems
• Overseeing the regular banking of monies and maintaining appropriate banking records
• Providing guidance and support to colleagues using financial systems
• Supporting wider office and administrative duties when required

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within a finance or accounting environment
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and financial processes
• Experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations
• Experience processing payroll, including PAYE, National Insurance and pensions
• Good understanding of VAT and financial compliance
• Experience with month-end processes and financial reporting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlinesStrong communication and interpersonal skills
• A professional and confidential approach when handling financial information
• Ability to work independently while also supporting colleagues across the organisation

Why You'll Love This Role

• £27,500 - £30,000 salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
• Varied finance role covering a broad range of responsibilities
• Opportunity to develop your experience across finance, payroll and wider financial processes
• Supportive working environment
• A role offering variety and responsibility within an established organisation