📍 Southend-on-Sea (office-based/hybrid)
💰 £17.50 - £18.00 per hour
We're currently recruiting for a Finance Officer to join a well-established organisation based in Southend. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to play a key role in a busy and collaborative finance team.
The Role
Reporting to the Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate processing of both income and expenditure, and providing excellent internal and external stakeholder support.
Key Responsibilities
Expenditure
Act as the main point of contact for purchase invoices, ensuring accurate coding, processing, and timely payment
Set up and process ad-hoc payments for approval
Create and maintain supplier records in line with internal procedures
Handle supplier queries efficiently and professionally
Review and process staff mileage claims for payment
Monitor credit card returns, ensuring all transactions are supported with receipts
Oversee utility charges, ensuring accurate recording to support financial forecasting
Income
Raise debtor invoices on a monthly and ad-hoc basis across a range of services
Monitor and actively manage debt collection, escalating issues where required
Maintain and update debtor records, producing regular reports for senior stakeholders
Ensure income tracking systems are kept up to date to support forecasting and accrals
Oversee recharge processes for additional services
Prepare payment schedules where required
Cash & Banking
Oversee petty cash processes, ensuring regular reconciliation and compliance
Manage cash and cheque banking procedures
Maintain company bank accounts and ensure authorised signatories are up to date
Additional Responsibilities
Provide finance support and guidance to internal teams, including invoice processing, purchasing and general financial queries
Support with managed accounts and direct payments where required
Monitor staff-related financial arrangements such as loans and salary sacrifice schemes
Work collaboratively with internal teams on specific financial processes and requirements
About You
Previous experience in a similar finance role (e.g. Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant)
Strong understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and cash processes
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Experience with finance systems and Excel
What's on Offer
Competitive hourly rate
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to make a real impact in a key finance role
Potential for longer-term opportunitiesIf you're an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity in Southend, we'd love to hear from you.
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Salary description
£17.00 - £18.00 per hour