via reed · 28 May 2026 ·9 days ago

Finance Officer

Purple Placements
Abingdon Full-time GBP 30,000 – 40,000
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Finance Officer

Provide day-to-day guidance and support to team members, fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment - Help prioritise workloads, ensuring tasks are delivered accurately and on time - Support learning and development within the team, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement - Step in to provide cover for the Finance & Procurement Manager when needed - Oversee the accurate maintenance of sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring data is recorded clearly and consistently (using systems such as QuickBooks) - Support effective credit control processes, working constructively with customers to minimise overdue balances - Assist with preparing information for management reporting, including month-start and month-end processes - Carry out bank reconciliations across multiple currencies and accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly - Contribute to regular payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time - Use tools such as Microsoft Excel to analyse financial data (e.g. billing, subcontractor costs) and identify trends or opportunities for improvement

  • Support the team in maintaining organised, accessible records and documentation - Look for ways to improve processes, systems, and ways of working to make the function more efficient and effective
Essential Selection Criteria - Experience working in a finance, accounts, or procurement environment - Good understanding of core finance processes (e.g. ledgers, reconciliations, invoicing, payments) - Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy - Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively, both individually and as part of a team - Confident communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders - Experience using financial systems (e.g. QuickBooks or similar) and Microsoft Excel

Desirable Selection Criteria - Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role (formal or informal) - Experience working in a multi-currency or multi-entity environment - Strong Excel skills (e.g. data analysis, pivot tables, reporting) - Exposure to credit control and supplier payment processes - Relevant finance qualification (e.g. AAT or working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or equivalent experience - Experience working in a fast-paced environment

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