Finance Officer

Finance Officer

• Job Type: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover- up to 12 months)
• Location: Weybridge, Surrey
• Hours: 22.5- 30 hours per week, hybrid working pattern.
• Salary: £35,000- £37,000 (FTE)
• Starting early October 2024

We are seeking a proactive and organised Finance Officer to join our team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will provide high-level assistance to the Senior Finance Officer and Operations Director, demonstrating the ability to work effectively within a team and communicate efficiently with both internal team members and external clients. A high proficiency in Excel and general office suite is essential for this role.

Day to Day of the role:

• Draft and issue fee invoices in accordance with company procedures, once approved.
• Monitor and chase unpaid invoices, ensuring client queries are responded to promptly and escalating when necessary.
• Bank any cheques received and update the company bookkeeping software alongside the appointed bookkeeper.
• Perform daily reconciliation of payments received and ensure the accuracy of invoices in our practice management software.
• Ensure timesheets are completed and submitted on time.
• Set up supplier and employee expense payments for approval and manage the documentation.
• Assist in managing the company’s financial and company records in collaboration with the Senior Finance Officer and Operations Director.
• Prepare various financial reports for the Directors, including cash flow, chargeability, business scorecard, recovery report, billing spreadsheet, and WIP reports.
• Liaise with the company’s bookkeeper and accountant as required.
• Provide general assistance to the team and undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by senior staff.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven organisational ability and a proactive approach.
• Experience in providing high-level assistance within a finance team.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Persistence in obtaining required information or payment and ensuring actions are undertaken by others.
• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency in general office suite applications.
• Experience in bookkeeping software and financial report preparation.
• Ideally have experience of Xero and CCH software.