Finance Officer

# Finance Officer Location Wigan Salary Dependant  on experience
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* Location:

** Bolton
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* Contract:

** Permanent
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* Hours:

** Full-time, 37 hours per week
** Working Pattern:
** Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm, Friday 8:00am–12:00 noon    We are seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Officer to join our clients team in Bolton. This is a key role within the Finance function, responsible for ensuring the smooth running of payroll, credit control, cash forecasting, and ledger management. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy taking ownership of financial processes, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.

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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams and ledgers.
* Oversee working capital management and produce accurate cashflow forecasts.
* Control weekly supplier and expense payment runs in line with cashflow requirements.
* Administer credit control processes to ensure timely cash receipts.
* Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments.
* Complete all month‑end Balance Sheet reconciliations.
* Process payroll, including salaries and statutory deductions, in partnership with our payroll provider.
* Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure strict data confidentiality.
* Provide training, guidance, and development to finance team members.
* Support corporate governance, risk management, and internal control procedures.
* Assist with the year‑end audit process.
* Contribute to key Finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and grade.
** Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills
**** Essential:
*** Proven experience as a Financial Accountant or in a similar finance role.
* Strong knowledge of advanced accounting and financial principles.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
* Confident communicator with effective written, verbal, and IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* Highly organised, able to manage workloads and meet deadlines independently.
* Strong relationship‑building skills, both face‑to‑face and virtually.
* Self‑motivated with the ability to use initiative and work proactively.
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* What We Offer:

*** A stable, permanent role within a supportive team.
* Opportunities to contribute to meaningful finance projects.
* A positive working environment where your expertise is valued.
* A healthy work–life balance with an early finish every Friday.

If you’re ready to bring your financial expertise to a role where you can grow and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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