A well‑established, multi‑site organisation delivering essential services within a regulated environment. The business operates at scale while retaining a collaborative, hands‑on culture, supported by a small but agile finance function that plays a key role in day‑to‑day operations and decision‑making.
The organisation is values‑led, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, accountability and teamwork and works closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Finance is viewed as a trusted partner to the wider business, contributing not only to core controls and compliance but also to continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities include:This role reports to a finance director and has a broad remit, to include:
Prepare timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with deadlines.
Propose and implement process improvements, particularly around reconciliations and reporting
Assist with month‑end close, including:
Accruals and prepayments
Fixed assets and depreciation journals
Support the preparation of month‑end financial reporting
Sales invoicing and credit notes
Cash posting and customer account reconciliations
Chasing outstanding debt via calls, statements and letters
Resolving customer queries
Checking and processing weekly timesheets
Processing weekly payrolls
Support the development and improvement of finance processes, procedures and controls
Assist across the wider Finance team, including providing cover for colleagues when required
What you'll need to succeed
Fully qualified AAT or part‑qualified ACCA/CIMA
Minimum 2 years' experience in a Finance Analyst or similar role
Strong IT skills including financial systems, Excel and Office 365
Solid experience in double‑entry bookkeeping and account reconciliations
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
Highly numerate, analytical and detail‑driven
Able to work effectively in a busy office environment with changing priorities
Well organised, self‑motivated and able to meet fixed deadlines
What you'll get in return
Negotiable hourly rate, depending on experience
Easily accessible office, based on Torbay
Immediate start for suitable candidate
Opportunity for longer term development / assignment
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Salary description
£18.00 - £21.00 per hour