About the Role
This is a critical appointment for a disciplined finance professional to join a high-functioning office environment.
The successful candidate will be tasked with bringing rigorous structure and analytical depth to the daily finance operations. The mandate is to move beyond simple processing; you will be expected to identify trends, flag anomalies, and provide the commentary necessary for the leadership team to make informed decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Control
Transactional Integrity: Execute full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing, utilising 3-way matching to ensure absolute accuracy in the procurement-to-pay process.
Treasury Management: Perform comprehensive bank reconciliations and oversee the preparation of journals to maintain a precise and up-to-the-minute general ledger.
Working Capital Optimization: Conduct regular aged debt reviews and execute targeted credit control measures to safeguard cash flow and minimise credit risk.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Commercial Insights: Analyse complex datasets to identify underlying patterns, providing clear commentary on findings and proposing actionable fixes for any discrepancies.
System Excellence: Leverage advanced Excel capabilities—including VLOOKUPs and logical functions—to streamline reporting and enhance the transparency of financial data.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Professional Experience: Proven track record of operating within a professional office environment, maintaining high standards of conduct and discretion at all times.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills, specifically the ability to build and manage complex spreadsheets using LOOKUPs and IF statements.
Analytical Rigour: Demonstrated ability to interpret financial data and provide qualitative commentary on quantitative findings.
Core Accounting: Practical experience in AP/AR processing, journal preparation, and reconciliation workflows.
What We Offer
A competitive package commensurate with experience, within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.