At a Glance
- Tasks: Support month-end accounting and financial administration in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Join a large, reputable organisation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible contract, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Immediate start available with opportunities for process improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience and make an impact in a fast-paced finance environment.
- Qualifications: AAT Level 4 qualified or studying, with finance experience and strong Excel skills.
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive hourly rate / equivalent salary DOE
Contract: Temporary Contract (3-6 Months) with Potential for Permanent Opportunity
Sector: Finance & Accounting
The Opportunity: An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join a large, multi-site organisation on a temporary basis to provide additional support during a busy period, with a particular focus on month-end accounting and financial administration activities as part of an established finance team. You will support operational finance processes across a diverse stakeholder group, helping ensure accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls and the timely completion of month-end activities. There is genuine potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support month-end and year-end accounting processes.
- Review and reconcile accrued expenditure, prepayments and balance sheet accounts.
- Investigate and clear Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) balances.
- Process journals and accounting adjustments accurately and in line with company procedures.
- Manage invoice-related queries, liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor outstanding invoices and support the resolution of discrepancies.
- Maintain financial records, coding structures and system data.
- Produce financial reports, reconciliations and data analysis to support decision-making.
- Manage and prioritise finance queries received through shared team mailboxes.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial administration activities as required.
- Support wider finance team objectives during peak workload periods and reporting deadlines.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance financial controls.
About You:
- AAT Level 4 qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
- Previous experience within a finance or accounting environment.
- Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and month-end processes.
- Experience managing invoices, purchase orders and financial queries.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and manipulation.
- Experience using ERP or integrated finance systems.
- Proactive, adaptable and team-oriented approach.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience working within a large, complex organisation.
- Previous exposure to Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics or a similar finance system.
- Experience supporting financial reporting and process improvement initiatives.
What's on Offer:
- Immediate start available.
- Flexible temporary contract expected to last several months.
- Opportunity to gain experience within a large and reputable organisation.
- Supportive and collaborative finance team.
- Potential for the role to become permanent based on performance and business requirements.
If you are an experienced finance professional looking for your next interim opportunity and enjoy supporting month-end processes in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
What you need to do now:
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Senior Finance Officer in Manchester employer: Hays Accountancy and Finance
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding global travel organisation that values innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll enjoy a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package while working closely with senior leadership on strategic projects, fostering your professional growth in a supportive environment. With clear progression opportunities and the chance to influence business performance across multiple regions, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding career path.
Contact Details:
Hays Accountancy and Finance Recruitment Team
