Finance Officer

RME Consultants are working with an exciting business to find a Finance Officer to join their team!

Role: Finance Officer

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 per annum

Working Hours: Full Time Monday - Friday.

Location: Abingdon

Main Duties for the Finance Officer:

1. Ledger Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring all transactions comply with internal policies and regulations.
2. Invoicing and Billing: Prepare and issue detailed monthly and termly invoices, adhering to strict deadlines.
3. Receivables Oversight: Respond to customer billing queries, monitor outstanding payments, and manage effective credit control processes.
4. Financial Reconciliations: Perform calculations for advance payments and conduct reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
5. External Liaison: Work with external funding bodies and assist with related administrative tasks.
6. Reporting and Analysis: Generate financial reports and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making within the Finance Team.

Experience requirement for the Finance Officer:

1. Finance Experience: Previous experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or similar financial roles is essential.
2. Qualifications: Ideally, you hold or are pursuing AAT Level 3 certification.
3. Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to managing financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
4. Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial systems and tools, including advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.
5. Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
6. Problem-Solving Abilities: Skilled at addressing discrepancies and identifying effective solutions.
7. Communication Skills: Confident in liaising with internal and external stakeholders professionally.
8. Adaptability: Comfortable managing a high workload and working under pressure.

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position.

If you do not hear back from us within 5 days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit the website for other opportunities.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.