Supervisory Finance Officer
Employer Location Nottinghamshire, Nottingham, England Salary - per annum + £30,000 - £35,000 Closing date 31 Mar 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Finance Officer
Location: Nottingham (City Centre) Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Hybrid Working: 2 days from home once probation is passed
Reporting to: Accounts Payable Team Leader
I'm currently recruiting a Finance Officer to join a well‑established finance team in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who's confident working at pace, enjoys problem‑solving, and is keen to take ownership of more complex responsibilities within AP.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Finance Officer, you will be a key point of support for the Accounts Payable function, with duties including:
1. Leading or assisting on Accounts Payable-related projects
2. Providing cover and support for the Accounts Payable Team Leader
3. Assisting with reporting progress and figures to the Team Leader
4. Investigating historic discrepancies and resolving outstanding issues
5. Managing supplier credit notes and refunds
6. Managing unidentified cash items on expenditure bank reconciliations
7. Ensuring both your own and the team's compliance with regulatory standards
8. Supporting the rollout and development of AP processes, including training
9. Providing full AP cover during periods of absence and assisting with backlogs
10. Completing daily uploads to internal property/finance systems
11. Reconciling technical supplier statements
12. Processing BACS, CHAPS, and Faster Payments
13. Supporting new starter training and development
14. Undertaking general ad hoc finance tasks as required
Essential Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need:
15. A professional approach with the ability to encourage others to follow business values and standards
16. Strong problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
17. A confident, enthusiastic, organised, and reliable approach
18. Leadership qualities with a proactive, "can‑do" attitude
19. High levels of self‑motivation and ownership of responsibilities
20. Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and numeracy
21. At least 5 years' experience within Accounts Payable / Finance
22. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
23. Experience supporting or leading a team
24. AAT qualification (or equivalent) is an advantage
Desirable Experience
25. Experience managing ledger housekeeping and AP projects
26. Previous supervisory experience
27. Exposure to systems such as QUBE or Yardi
28. Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
29. Knowledge of general accounting procedures and compliance standards
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
30. Corporate Governance
31. Credit Control
32. Part-Qualified Accountant
33. Payroll
34. Public Practice Accounting
35. Public Services Accounting
36. Senior Finance – Qualified
37. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
38. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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