Finance Officer

Our client is completely flexible, however ideally 10-2 pm daily for 20 hours per week.

Are you a qualifed and confident finance professional?

You will manage day-to-day financial operations, reporting, supporting compliance. The role requires a high level of organisation, initiative, and the ability to work independently.

• Manage daily accounting processes such as accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger tasks.
• Complete month-end close, including reconciliations and supporting analyses.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and statutory financials.
• Support budget holders in monitoring spend and tracking performance against budgets.
• Raise sales invoices, process purchase invoices, pay suppliers, and resolve related queries.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT return requirements.
• Maintain and apply internal financial control procedures.
• Support annual budgeting, re-forecasting, and financial planning.
• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with auditors.
• Support tax compliance activities and liaise with external tax advisers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and internal policies.
• Contribute to process improvements across finance operations.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis, reporting, and data support.
• Support wider back-office functions with administrative tasks and cross-team collaboration.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability for a Finance Officer
• CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting practice or business analyst-related role.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
• Strong Financial Officer experience reviewing and interpreting financial information, with the ability to communicate insights clearly.
• UK payroll experience preferred; international or multi-jurisdictional payroll experience is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with data manipulation and analysis.
• Exceptional organisation, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong verbal communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Package

• Competitive salary for a Finance Officer
• Generous performance-related bonus scheme
• 26 days’ holiday plus public holidays (pro-rata), plus additional days for birthday and work anniversary on a pro-rata basis being part-time
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Ownership Trust scheme
• A stimulating role within a growing organisation
• Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development