Finance Officer
📍 Rochdale | ⏰ 37 hours per week | 💷 £30,000 – £34,000 per annum
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business in Rochdale as a Finance Officer, taking ownership of the day-to-day accounts function and making a real impact within the team.
The Role As Finance Officer, you’ll be responsible for the full range of transactional and reporting activities, from ledgers and reconciliations through to VAT returns, payroll support, and cash flow management. You’ll be a key point of contact for both internal teams and external partners, helping to keep everything running efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare accounts up to trial balance and support month-end reporting
Manage purchase and sales ledgers, including debtors, creditors, and credit control
Submit VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements
Provide key payroll information to support payroll processing
Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations and oversee cash flow
Handle domestic and international banking transactions
Deal with payment queries and liaise with colleagues, customers, and suppliers
Maintain personnel files and manage import/export logs
Provide support and financial information to other departmentsAbout You We’re looking for someone with strong accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You’ll be confident working independently while also being a supportive team player.
Essential skills and experience:
Proven experience in a similar finance or accounting role
Proficiency with Sage Professional 200 (experience with 123 Insight MRP desirable but not essential)
Strong analytical, organisational, and time-management skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholdersWhat’s on Offer
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 (depending on experience)
Full-time, 37 hours per week
A supportive and collaborative working environment
The chance to play a key role in a successful and growing business
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Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy