Finance Officer
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Your newpany
Awell-established organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Officer / Accountant to join its finance team on an initial 3-month contract, working 35 hours per week.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role where they can take ownership of key accounting activities while supporting the wider finance function. Working closely with senior finance colleagues, you will be involved across management accounting, reconciliations, month-end, budgeting and financial reporting, helping to ensure accurate and timely financial information is maintained.
Your new role
Assist with the production of monthly management accounts and wider financial reporting
Carry out bank and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving any discrepancies identified
Ensure financial information is accurately recorded and maintained through to trial balance
Play an active role in month-end, ensuring key tasks arepleted accurately and on time
Support budgeting and forecasting, including reviewing performance and investigating variances
Provide financial information and supporting documentation for internal and external audit
Help maintain effective financial controls and ensure processes are followed consistently
Manage a range of day-to-day accounting activities, taking responsibility for tasks from start to finish
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve finance processes, systems and procedures
Prepare and communicate financial information to colleagues across the organisation
Work closely with the wider team to manage priorities and meet key reporting deadlines
What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will be an experienced finance professional who isfortable working across a varied accounting workload and taking ownership of their responsibilities. You will be proactive, organised and able to work accurately topeting deadlines.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience within a varied Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant or Accountant role
Experience supporting the preparation of management accounts
Strong reconciliation and month-end experience
Understanding of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Experience maintaining accurate financial records and controls
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
Confident communication skills when dealing with finance and non-finance stakeholders
A proactive and solutions-focused approach
What you'll get in return
Initial 3-month contract
35 hours per week
Potential for the contract to be extended
Varied role covering both financial and management accounting
Opportunity to take ownership of key finance processes and contribute to improvements