Senior Finance Officer

Confidential; Essex; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

24/7 digital GP access

A day off for your birthday!

Cycle to Work Scheme

Reimbursed parking

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Confidential in Southend is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join a small finance team, reporting to the Head of Finance, and oversee day‑to‑day operations while maintaining accurate records in QuickBooks and supporting month‑end processes.

You will work with a close‑knit team, ensuring financial controls, preparing journals and reports, and assisting with audits. 37 hours per week, Mon‑Fri, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent (QBE) or studying toward it.
• Experience using QuickBooks, including producing and interpreting financial reports.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables and lookups).
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks, through to trial balance.
• Manage purchase and sales ledger activities, supplier payments and reconciliations.
• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations and assist with cashflow forecasting.
• Oversee the Equals department, including staff debit cards and transaction processing.
• Prepare journals, financial reports and analyse data using Excel.
• Support contract tendering, supplier management and service charge reconciliations.
• Line manage and support two Accounts Assistants.
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring financial controls and policies are followed.
• Provide cover for the Head of Finance when required and support the wider finance function.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication with non-finance

Independent work

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel (Pivot tables & Lookups)

Job description

Senior Finance Officer Southend Mon - Fri 37 hours £33,635 rising incrementally to £37,035

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Senior Finance Officer to join a successful organisation offering excellent company benefits.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you'll oversee day-to-day financial operations, maintain accurate accounting records and support a small finance team. This is a great opportunity to develop your career, take ownership of key financial processes and contribute to the organisation's continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks, through to trial balance.
• Manage purchase and sales ledger activities, supplier payments and reconciliations.
• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations and assist with cashflow forecasting.
• Oversee the Equals department, including staff debit cards and transaction processing.
• Prepare journals, financial reports and analyse data using Excel.
• Support contract tendering, supplier management and service charge reconciliations.
• Line manage and support two Accounts Assistants.
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring financial controls and policies are followed.
• Provide cover for the Head of Finance when required and support the wider finance function.

About You

Essential:

• AAT Level 4 qualified, studying towards the qualification, or equivalent relevant experience (QBE).
• Experience using QuickBooks, including producing and interpreting financial reports.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary of £33,635, rising incrementally to £37,035.
• Monday-Friday working pattern, 37 hours per week.
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with an additional day after five years' service.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Blue Light Card.
• 24/7 digital GP access.
• A day off for your birthday!
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Reimbursed parking.
• Training and development opportunities.

Closing date: 13 November

Interview date: 24 November