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.