Finance Officer / Accounts Payable
| Posting date: | 04 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2025 |
| Location: | RH1 1LQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | i4 Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NUS-7593-5946 |
Summary
Finance Officer / Accounts Payable
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Redhill, Surrey
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum based on experience
Benefits:
• Career growth opportunities in a supportive finance team.
• Office-based role with a collaborative team environment.
• Discretionary Year-end Bonus.
• Access to pension scheme.
• 22 days annual leave per calendar year plus UK Public holidays
The Role – Finance Officer / Accounts Payable:
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our team and take ownership of accounts payable, expense management, bank payments, and month-end processes.
This role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced finance environment. If you have a background in managing supplier payments, handling expenses, and assisting with financial reporting, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities – Finance Officer / Accounts Payable:
• Accounts Payable Management: Process invoices, match with purchase orders, and ensure timely payments.
• Expense Management: Process and reconcile staff expense claims in line with company policies.
• Bank Payments: Set up and process supplier and expense payments via online banking.
• Payroll Journals: Process payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts.
• Fixed Assets & Depreciation: Maintain the fixed asset register and calculate monthly depreciation.
• Prepayments & Accruals: Ensure accurate recording of prepayments and accruals for financial reporting.
• Cash Books & Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements, ensuring all transactions are correctly recorded.
• Intercompany Accounts: Process intercompany transactions and reconcile balances.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Assist with month-end closing activities, financial reporting, and audit preparation.
Person Specification – Finance Officer / Accounts Payable:
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a finance role, ideally handling accounts payable and month-end tasks.
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, bank payments, and reconciliations.
• Proficient in finance/accounting software (Xero, Sage, or similar).
• Confident in using Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Nice to Have: Experience in multi-entity / intercompany accounting.
Apply Now! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter
Please note: We may contact suitable candidates before the closing deadline of 14th March to arrange interviews and could offer the role before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
No agencies please.