Finance Officer

Your new company
This is a truly outstanding organisation based in Sheffield, known for its welcoming culture, strong values, and commitment to developing its people. With a reputation for excellence and a collaborative team environment, it's a fantastic place to grow your career in finance. You'll be joining at an exciting time, with plenty of opportunity to make an impact and be part of something meaningful.

Your new role
As a Finance Officer, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This is an exciting, fast-paced role offering plenty of variety-perfect for someone who thrives in a busy and dynamic finance environment.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, supplier payments, and account reconciliations
• Handling payment runs, reviewing bank feeds, and posting transactions to the accounts system
• Processing credit card expenses
• Handling client invoicing and promptly addressing any related queries to ensure smooth and accurate billing processes.
• Chasing outstanding payments and supporting credit control activities to maintain healthy cash flow
• Producing financial reports for budget holders to support effective budget monitoring
• Assisting with budgeting processes and working closely with the Finance Manager on month-end tasks

What you'll need to succeed

• Approximately 3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role, with a solid understanding of day-to-day financial operations
• Proficiency in Sage 50 is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes and general accounting principles
• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confident using finance systems and Excel to manage data and support reporting
• Experience working with or alongside local authorities is highly desirable.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a genuine eagerness to learn and grow within a supportive team

What you'll get in return

• A fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a growing business
• Supportive team environment with room for progression
• Exposure to a wide range of finance tasks in a busy, varied role
• Competitive salary up to £29,000, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Based in a convenient Sheffield location with hybrid working options available

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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