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.

• 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

• 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 deadlines
  
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A professional and confidential approach when handling financial information
• Ability to work independently while also supporting colleagues across the organisation

• £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