Finance Officer in Burscough

Finance Officer – Permanent – Burscough – Up to £30k per annum Our client is an established business looking to recruit an experienced a Finance Officer to join their small and friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in accounts who is looking to broaden their experience and develop their skills within a varied finance role. Working closely with the management team and external finance professionals, the successful candidate will take responsibility for a range of day-to-day accounting duties, whilst also supporting wider financial reporting and business operations. Reporting into the management team, duties will include: * Managing sales and purchase ledgers, including credit control and supplier payments * Completing bank and credit card reconciliations * Assisting with VAT returns, payroll and pension administration * Monitoring cash flow and supporting financial planning activities * Assisting with management accounts, budgeting and financial reports * Supporting month-end and year-end processes * Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring information is up to date * Identifying opportunities to improve accounting procedures and internal systems * Supporting the wider business with financial information and reporting * Working alongside management to develop a greater understanding of business performance, costs and profitability Working Hours: Monday to Friday (9am-5pm) Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience Free on-site parking, a varied role within a supportive team, guidance from experienced finance professionals and opportunities to develop within management accounts and wider business finance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing accounts experience and take on a broader role within a business. We are keen to hear from candidates who have experience in an Accounts Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar position. Applicants should have a good understanding of accounting principles, VAT and reconciliations, alongside strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently. AAT qualifications or equivalent practical experience would be advantageous, as would familiarity with accounting software such as Xero and good Excel skills. Previous experience within a small or medium-sized business would be particularly beneficial, although we welcome applications from candidates with relevant transferable experience who are keen to develop their commercial finance knowledge. For further information about this role, please contactLeanne/Rhiannon for a confidential discussion - (phone number removed). Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration. We look forward to hearing from you. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates, recruitment information, new vacancies and more