Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire (GL10 3FA) - Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum + benefits
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (18 months)
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer to join a growing organisation on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This role will support the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting across multiple areas of the accounts function.
Key Responsibilities
Process sales and purchase invoices using SAP
Record incoming and outgoing payments, ensuring accurate matching to invoices
Post and reconcile cash transactions and associated receipts
Reconcile customer and supplier accounts
Perform bank reconciliations against accounting records
Maintain and update fixed asset registers
Prepare and post monthly journals
Maintain and update supporting spreadsheets for reconciliations and reporting
Update payroll system with employee and payment changes
Key Requirements
AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (minimum)
Proven experience working within a finance or accounts environment
Strong working knowledge of SAP (essential)
Good Excel skills with at least 2-5 years' practical experience
Ability to commute to Stonehouse 2-3 days per week
Full UK driving licence and access to own transport
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good communication skills and a proactive, "can-do" attitude
Willingness to learn and develop
Desirable Experience
Experience supporting payroll processes
Exposure to month-end accounting activities
Experience working in a fast-paced or growing organisation
Additional Information
Hybrid working model available
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship provided)