We are currently recruiting for an opportunity as a Finance Officer to join a family business based on the outskirts of York. A salary of 28,000 to 35,000 is on offer alongside 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) with attractive Monday to Friday working hours, with some possibility of flexible hours.
As Finance Officer, you will report in Senior Management and will be responsible for day-to-day finance, including bookkeeping up to trial balance. You will also liaise with the external Accountant.
Key responsibilities for the Finance Officer will include:
- General bookkeeping including VAT, bank postings, etc.
- Bank reconciliation
- Sales and purchase invoicing
- Payment runs
- Credit control
- General finance responsibilities, as directed and required, up to trial balance
- Payroll duties including RTI, pensions and HMRC reporting
- Ad hoc office duties when needed
To be successful in this Finance Officer opportunity you must:
- Have previous experience in a similar finance position, ideally within an SME
- Have knowledge of payroll processes (even for smaller payrolls)
- Be able to work on your own initiative, as well as part of a small team
- Have knowledge of using accountancy software such as Xero, Sage, Quickbooks, etc. with the capability to be able to learn new systems and processes quickly
- Be confident in using Excel and creating forecasting and projections
- Be customer-focused and have excellent communication skills
We would be keen to speak with individuals who are currently in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Officer, Finance Manager or Bookkeeper role who are looking for a new challenge. You may already possess payroll knowledge or you may be looking for an opportunity to progress and develop your skill set. This role would also suit an individual who has studied or is currently studying their AAT qualification, but this qualification level is not essential.
Based on the outskirts of York, this role is commutable from York, Dunnington, Pocklington, Elvington, Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, Market Weighton, Howden and surrounding areas.
If you are interested in this Finance Officer position, please apply now or get in touch to have a confidential conversation today.
