Finance Officer – Ledger & Cash Management; Hybrid

Finance Officer

Southend-on-Sea (office-based/hybrid) £17.50 - £18.00 per hour

We're currently recruiting for a Finance Officer to join a well-established organisation based in Southend. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to play a key role in a busy and collaborative finance team.

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate processing of both income and expenditure, and providing excellent internal and external stakeholder support.

• Act as the main point of contact for purchase invoices, ensuring accurate coding, processing, and timely payment
• Set up and process ad-hoc payments for approval
• Create and maintain supplier records in line with internal procedures
• Handle supplier queries efficiently and professionally
• Review and process staff mileage claims for payment
• Monitor credit card returns, ensuring all transactions are supported with receipts
• Oversee utility charges, ensuring accurate recording to support financial forecasting

• Raise debtor invoices on a monthly and ad-hoc basis across a range of services
• Monitor and actively manage debt collection, escalating issues where required
• Maintain and update debtor records, producing regular reports for senior stakeholders
• Ensure income tracking systems are kept up to date to support forecasting and accrals
• Oversee recharge processes for additional services
• Prepare payment schedules where required

• Oversee petty cash processes, ensuring regular reconciliation and compliance
• Manage cash and cheque banking procedures
• Maintain company bank accounts and ensure authorised signatories are up to date

• Provide finance support and guidance to internal teams, including invoice processing, purchasing and general financial queries
• Support with managed accounts and direct payments where required
• Monitor staff-related financial arrangements such as loans and salary sacrifice schemes
• Work collaboratively with internal teams on specific financial processes and requirements

• Previous experience in a similar finance role (e.g. Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant)
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and cash processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience with finance systems and Excel

• Competitive hourly rate
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a key finance role
• Potential for longer-term opportunities

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity in Southend, we'd love to hear from you.

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