Finance Officer – Recruitment Business Location: Harlow, Essex Hours: Full-time, Office-based We’re looking for a Finance Officer to join our busy and friendly recruitment business in Harlow. The role involves a variety of finance and administrative tasks, including generating invoices, processing payments, reconciling accounts, and supporting general financial operations. Experience is preferred, but full training will be provided for the right candidate with a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Key Skills & Responsibilities: Accounts Receivable (Purchase Ledger) Creating and issuing client invoices Processing and reconciling payments Maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc finance tasks Payroll Support: Assist with collating timesheets and pay data Support payroll processing (liaising with payroll providers) Ensure correct deductions and record-keeping Strong Excel skills, including use of VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, and data validationReporting & Analysis: Maintain financial spreadsheets and records Use Excel for reporting, e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data sorting, and formula-driven summaries Assist in producing weekly/monthly financial reportsGeneral Administration: Support the Finance Manager or Director with ad-hoc tasks Maintain filing systems (digital) Handle finance-related queries from staff, clients, and suppliers Support audits or compliance checksWhy us: You’ll be joining a sociable, supportive office environment where teamwork is valued and development is encouraged. Training and development opportunities We are a fast paced, growing business where your personal and professional goals and development are key to us. Benefits package including free on-site parking, company wide social and team building events, contributary pension scheme, gym membership and private healthcare following 36 months employment.If you’re organised, motivated, and eager to grow within a thriving business, we’d love to hear from you