At a Glance
- Tasks: Support month-end accounting and financial administration in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Join a large, multi-site organisation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, potential for permanent role, and flexible contract.
- Other info: Immediate start available with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact during a busy period and enhance your finance skills.
- Qualifications: AAT Level 4 qualified or studying, with finance experience and strong Excel skills.
A temporary contract (3-6 months) opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join a large, multi-site organisation. The role focuses 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 potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
- Support month-end and year-end accounting processes.
- Review and reconcile accrued expenditure, prepayments, and balance sheet accounts.
- Process journals and accounting adjustments accurately and in line with company procedures.
- 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.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 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.
- Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and manipulation.
- Experience using ERP or integrated finance systems.
- Previous exposure to Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or a similar finance system.
- Experience supporting financial reporting and process improvement initiatives.
Immediate start available. Flexible temporary contract expected to last several months. Supportive and collaborative finance team. 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'd love to hear from you.
Senior Finance Officer (Senior 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
