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.
What You'll Be Doing
- 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
What We're Looking For
- 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 deadlinesStrong communication and interpersonal skills
- A professional and confidential approach when handling financial information
- Ability to work independently while also supporting colleagues across the organisation
Why You'll Love This Role
- £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
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