Finance & Business Officer in Middleton

Are you an experienced finance professional with strong bookkeeping, payroll and accounts administration skills? Would you enjoy taking ownership of a varied role within a friendly and growing business? Re-Com is looking for a proactive and organised Finance & Business Officer to manage our day-to-day financial processes and support wider business operations.

What's in It for You?

• Salary of £35,000-£45,000, depending on experience
• 22 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Varied role with the opportunity to make a real contribution
• The chance to grow alongside an ambitious business

About the Role

You will take ownership of the company's day-to-day finance administration, working closely with the Directors, internal teams, external accountants and HR advisers. Alongside your core finance responsibilities, you will support payroll, HR administration and wider business processes when required. This role would suit someone who enjoys taking responsibility, improving processes and becoming a trusted point of contact across a business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the sales and purchase ledgers
• Raise customer invoices and allocate payments
• Manage credit control and outstanding accounts
• Process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs
• Complete customer and supplier account reconciliations
• Process employee expenses, credit card transactions and petty cash
• Complete daily bank postings and bank reconciliations
• Manage online banking and monitor cash flow
• Prepare, reconcile and submit VAT returns
• Support weekly and monthly payroll administration
• Maintain accurate and confidential financial records
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Provide reports and information to Directors and external accountants
• Support HR administration and wider business operations
• Help maintain efficient and organised office processes

What We're Looking For

You will need:

• Previous experience in finance, bookkeeping, accounts or a similar role
• At least one year's finance experience
• Strong knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger and reconciliations
• Experience preparing payment runs and VAT returns
• Payroll administration experience
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Experience supporting month-end processes
• Good Excel, Word and Outlook skills
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Confidence working with figures and confidential information
• The ability to manage your own workload
• A positive, reliable and hands-on approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Desirable Experience

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• CIPD Level 3 or above
• HR administration experience
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding or employee records
• ISO, compliance or audit experience
• Experience using QuickBooks, Xero or Sage
• Experience working within a growing business

We are looking for someone who communicates professionally, works collaboratively and takes pride in delivering accurate and reliable work. If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role where your contribution will be valued, apply today.