Finance Officer - Maternity Cover

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Job Title: Finance Officer
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Salary: £24,454.04 - £29,566.87
This role is on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The fixed term contract is expected to end January 2027.
This advert closes on Sunday the 12th April 2026 with interviews being held week commencing Monday the 13th April 2026.
JOB PURPOSE
The Finance Officer is responsible for managing the day-to day financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accurate record-keeping & compliance with financial regulations.
The role involves processing transactions, maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with reporting and administration tasks. The Finance Officer ensures the smooth running of financial processes and compliance with organisational policies and regulations.
To support the senior management.
To provide general financial administration for all Skills and Educations Group companies.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Process day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, both manual and importing from external systems as necessary. Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
Prepare and issue invoices to clients and follow up on outstanding payments. Liaise with Credit Controller.
Implement the companys debt collection policies across all companies.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ledgers.
Assist in maintaining the general ledger and ensure all entries are properly coded.
Reconcile bank statements and ensure all discrepancies are resolved promptly. Reconcile credit card transactions, cash, cheques and petty cash for all companies.
Process employee expense claims for all companies.
Process BACS transfers for approved payments to suppliers, ensuring that all payments are correctly authorised and approved, with supporting documentation.
Respond to emails from Internal and External Stakeholders received into the finance email boxes in a timely manner, escalating where appropriate.
To process and analyse data to support costing, the claiming of funds and the provision of ad hoc financial information as required.
Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, policies and procedures.
Support the finance team in preparing for Audits by maintaining accurate records & supporting documentation.
Ensure appropriate security and confidentiality is always maintained.
Provide day to day support to the Finance Manager and Finance Director.
The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be determined by the Head of Finance.
The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Group.
OTHER DUTIES
To ensure awareness of and compliance with all health and safety requirements taking reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and other persons in accordance with the provision of Health and Safety legislation.
To exercise proper care in operating, handling and safeguarding any equipment and appliances provided and issued by Skills & Education Group for individual or collective use in the performance of duties.
To keep up to date, so far as is necessary for the efficient execution of the job, with new legislation, procedures and methods and ensure that members of the team undertake appropriate training and development.
To participate in the Groups appraisal process and to undertake appropriate training/development to ensure up-to-date knowledge and practices are applied and maintained for the efficient and effective performance of the job and to support the Groups strategic objectives.
To uphold and promote the Groups Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and practices.
To present an appropriate professional image in official Group business.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The job is subject to the terms and conditions determined by Skills and Education Group
Person Specification
KEY
E-Essential
D-Desirable
Qualifications
Educated to level 3 (e.g. A-Levels) or equivalent experience- E
Professional qualification relevant to the post- D
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline- D
Skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial work- E
Proven experience of working in a finance or accounting role- E
Strong IT skills including proficiency in Excel, accounting software, and financial systems- E
Ability to prioritise, plan and organise day to day activities ensuring efficient and effective performance- E
Effective problem-solving techniques- E
Ability to work effectively within and between teams to achieve common objectives- E
Experience of managing budgets or supporting budget holders- D
Personal Attributes
A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. - E
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly in working with systems, data and reports. - E
Excellent communication skills able to explain technical matters clearly to non-technical internal and external stakeholders including regulatory bodies. - E
Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and build strong internal relationships. - E
Good organisational and project planning skills, with an ability to balance strategic and operational demands of stakeholders. - E
Leads by example and shows personal enthusiasm by explaining why things need doing - E

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Location:
Bilborough
Salary:
£50,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance

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