Job Title: Finance Officer Overview: A growing organisation is looking to appoint a diligent and proactive Finance Officer to join its finance team. This individual will be pivotal in supporting day-to-day financial activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with internal and external financial standards. Experience with Sage 50 software is essential. Key Responsibilities: Manage supplier and vendor payments, ensuring prompt and correct disbursements. Update and reconcile accounts using Sage 50, ensuring all records are maintained accurately. Carry out financial data entry, ensuring all transactions are logged precisely. Reconcile monthly HMRC postponed VAT reports with internal accounting records. Process incoming and outgoing invoices and credit notes in multiple currencies, including GBP, EUR, and USD. Handle payroll administration for a team of up to 20 staff, including processing timesheets, contracts, leaver paperwork, and pension enrolments through an external HR system. Assist with the compilation of monthly financial reports, including income and expenditure statements. Support external accountants in the preparation of year-end accounts and input any required journal adjustments. Ensure strict compliance with company policies and financial regulations, always maintaining confidentiality. Provide administrative support across the department and take on ad hoc tasks as required.Required Skills & Experience: Background in finance or accounting, ideally with experience in professional services. Solid understanding of accounts payable procedures. Proficient user of Sage 50 Accounts and Microsoft Excel. Excellent accuracy and attention to detail in data processing. Strong multitasking ability, capable of working to deadlines. Analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Comfortable working autonomously in a busy office setting.Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum Contract Type: Full-time Work Pattern: Monday to Friday Work Location: Office-based If you thrive in a finance role and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you