Senior Finance Officer

ITSS Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Officer in Birmingham to oversee financial processes and support the Finance Department. Candidates should demonstrate strong financial skills, knowledge of finance systems, and excellent interpersonal abilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with the finance team to ensure effective financial management and accountability.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of finance and accounting software.
• Excellent financial skills for reporting and interpretation.
• Strong communication and presentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Department with key financial processes.
• Oversee financial routines including Ledger and Banking.
• Provide training and support for Business support assistants.
• Implement improvements in financial processes.
• Assist the Head of Finance in management functions.

Skills

Knowledge of computerised finance systems

Ability to produce accurate financial information

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving ability

Team management and motivation

Project management skills

Strong influencing skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting systems

Job description

Position Details

Role: Senior Finance Officer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £32-35k

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of an efficient, effective and comprehensive Finance Department, including Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Management Accounts and Payroll support, by working collaboratively with the Finance team.
• Oversee and take responsibility of routine financial processes, including Nominal Ledger, Banking, Petty Cash, Debtors and Creditors, and other monthly processes.
• Support and lead the Business Support function within the Business Units.
• Support & provide training to the Business Support assistants and Budget holders at the Business Units to ensure effective and efficient financial controls in place, minimizing risks to the business.
• Support the Head of Finance to ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place through regular internal audits of key processes.
• Identify and implement recommendations to improve financial processes.
• Support the Head of Finance in providing an efficient and effective management and financial accounting function, raising financial awareness within the Business and promoting the best use of resources using Value for Money principles.
• Support the production of robust financial information that empowers stakeholders to make best decisions for the future financial sustainability of the organisation.
• Deputise for the Head of Finance as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of computerised finance & other systems, including Microsoft Office & accounting systems.
• Excellent financial skills, including the ability to produce accurate, quality financial information and interpret and present information for non‑accountants.
• Excellent interpersonal skills through written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work.
• Ability to problem‑solve, work positively with others to deliver results.
• Ability to set and agree clear work programmes, set objectives, work to deadlines, and manage conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work with others, manage and motivate others as part of a team, supervise, coach and mentor members of the finance team.
• Ability to manage and lead improvement projects.
• Excellent influencing skills.
• Manage and motivate the finance team, including developing individuals through effective coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to use own initiative, work as part of a team, and cover for colleagues as required.

How to Apply

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