Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented

Finance Officer / Assistant Finance Manager

to support the full range of finance functions within our growing SME. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role offers broad exposure across accounting, reporting, and operational finance, with the opportunity to develop into a more senior management position over time. Ideally Full time post but could be Part time for the right candidate

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and reconcile

sales and purchase ledgers

, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, credit notes, and payments. Perform

bank, cashbook, and control account reconciliations

. Prepare and analyse

monthly management accounts

, including

Profit & Loss

and

balance sheet reconciliations

. Support preparation and monitoring of

budgets, cash flow forecasts

, and

profit margin analysis

. Manage

credit control

, including customer statements, credit checks, and payment monitoring. Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve invoice or delivery queries promptly. Assist with

VAT returns

and other statutory reporting. Contribute to process improvement and help develop systems to support the growing finance function. Provide general finance and office administration support as required.

About You

AAT qualified

or

qualified by experience

in an SME environment. Strong understanding of

double-entry bookkeeping

and accounting principles. Solid experience with

sales and purchase ledgers, reconciliations

, and

month-end procedures

. Competent with accounting software and Excel. Methodical, accurate, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style. Ambition to progress towards managing a finance function in the future.

Benefits

4pm finish on Fridays Company pension scheme On-site parking Paid leave during the Christmas - New Year closure Occasional Doggie Visitor
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person