Finance Officer

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career.
Client Details

Are you looking for a finance role that offers genuine long-term career progression?

We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a growing business and work closely alongside an experienced Finance Director. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to develop their accounting skills, gain exposure to all areas of finance, and follow a clear progression pathway into a senior finance position.

Description

The successful candidate will join a small finance team and receive hands-on mentoring across the wider accounts function, with the longer-term objective of taking over responsibility for the department as part of a planned succession strategy over the next 3-5 years.

This position will initially focus heavily on Sales Ledger and Credit Control, accounting for approximately 60-70% of the role, whilst also providing exposure to wider accounting responsibilities.

Managing the sales ledger and overseeing credit control activities
Chasing outstanding debt and maintaining customer relationships
Resolving account queries and reconciling customer accounts
Assisting with month-end procedures
Supporting the preparation of management accounts
Assisting with P&L reporting and financial analysis
Processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records
Developing knowledge across the full finance function

Profile

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience within accounts, finance, sales ledger or credit control
Possesses strong communication and relationship-building skills
Is keen to develop their accounting knowledge and responsibilities
Has excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Is motivated by long-term career progression
Is studying towards, or interested in studying towards, an accounting qualification

Job Offer

What's on Offer?

£35,000 salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Study support opportunities
Free on-site parking
Clear progression plan into a senior finance position
Exposure to the full accounts function
One day working from home following successful completion of probation

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pmThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Credit Controller or Ledger Clerk seeking a long-term career move with genuine progression and the chance to play a key role within a supportive finance team