Finance Officer / Accounts Payable

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.