Job title: Finance Officer
Hours: 37.5
Location: Havant Leisure Centre
Salary: £28,000-£32,000
We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our finance team and support the Finance Manager in the effective day‑to‑day running of the finance function. The role covers a broad range of transactional finance responsibilities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, cashflow support, payroll reconciliation, and assistance with month‑end processes, alongside general ad‑hoc finance duties.
Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
* Assist with processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
* Ensure invoices are correctly coded and authorised
* Carry out supplier statement reconciliations
* Manage and resolve supplier queries
* Prepare and process supplier payment runs
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
* Raise and issue sales invoices accurately and on a timely basis
* Allocate customer receipts and investigate discrepancies
* Monitor debtor balances and actively manage credit control activities
* Chase overdue debt in line with company credit control policies
* Prepare and post journals (JNLs) for deferred income
* Prepare and post accrued income journals and maintain supporting schedules
* Ensure deferred and accrued income balances are accurately reconciled and reviewed
Cashflow & Banking
* Assist with daily and weekly cashflow monitoring and reporting
* Reconcile & post daily cashing up sheets
* Post and reconcile bank transactions
* Post and reconcile credit card transactions
* Support cashflow forecasting with accurate and timely transactional data
* Posting bank charges accurately in a timely manner
Month‑End Support
* Assist the Finance Manager with month‑end close activities
* Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (e.g. bank, AP, AR, Credit Control)
* Support with journals, accruals and prepayments
* Ensure all transactional areas are fully reconciled for reporting
General & Ad‑Hoc Duties
* Maintain accurate financial records and filing
* Respond to internal and external finance queries
* Support audit requests and provide required documentation
* Assist with continuous improvement of finance processes
* Undertake other ad‑hoc finance tasks as required
* Assist with payroll reconciliations & posting journal into the accounting system
* Liaise with People & Culture where required
Your Experience
* Previous experience in a finance officer role
* Strong Knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control & Month End duties
* Ability to manage high risk accounts and prioritise workloads
* Technical: Finance systems, reporting tools, legal recovery processes
* Functional: Negotiation, prioritisation, compliance awareness
* Experience preparing and posting journals, including deferred and accrued income
* Experience with reconciliations, including credit card and bank accounts
* Good Excel skills and experience using accounting systems
* Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload
* Strong knowledge on VAT
Desirable Experience
* Experience supporting month‑end close
* Payroll or payroll reconciliation experience
* Studying or keen to study AAT / ACCA / CIMA
* Experience working in a busy finance function
Qualifications
* AAT Level 3/4 or QBE with Basic accounting knowledge and Strong Credit Control and debt recovery experience
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English – strong numeracy and communication skills
* Training or certification in negotiation, mediation, or conflict resolution (desirable)
Skills and Competencies
* Attention to Detail and accuracy
* Clear & professional verbal and written communication skills
* Time Management & Organisation
* Customer Service Orientation and being able to balance firm credit control with maintaining positive customer relationships
* Compliance & Integrity
* Problem‑Solving & Analytical Skills – for resolving disputes and identifying recovery strategies
* Resilience & Professionalism – important for handling challenging conversations
What You Can Expect From Us
* A comprehensive induction and training programme; you don’t need to have worked in the leisure industry before. We will teach you all you need to know!
* Support from the wider team who have a great deal of combined knowledge and experience and who are eager to help you succeed!
* Variety; no two days is the same!
* An environment that encourages innovation and free thinking, surrounded by really dynamic, empowered individuals.
Benefits
* Free access to our award‑winning gym’s and exercise classes for you and a +1
* Employee discounts and wellbeing platform
* Healthcare Cash plan
* Free 24/7 access to GPs using our SmartHealth plan
* Employee Assistance Programme – support for when you need it most
* 23 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday
* Holiday purchase scheme up to 5 days
* Internal recognition schemes
* Opportunities for training, development and progression
* Free onsite parking – subject to availability
* Hybrid and family friendly policies
* Generous company sick pay scheme
* Employee referral scheme
* Company pension scheme
* Death in service benefit
* And much more
This role will be based at Havant but may require travel to other company sites as the need requires.
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