Finance Officer

Finance Officer

• Location: Leatherhead

• Hourly rate: £13.00-£14.00 per hour PAYE and £16.00- £17.00 via an umbrella company

• Job Type: Temporary (6-months initially)

• Hours: 30-37.5 hours per week

• Working pattern: Office based for the first 2-3 weeks training, then hybrid 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Finance Officer for a 6-month temporary position to cover a period of sickness. Based in Leatherhead, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of financial tasks including treasury functions, cash posting, and handling bank-related activities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee treasury operations, ensuring efficient management of the company’s liquidity and financial position.

• Responsible for cash posting and accurate recording of all cash transactions.

• Handle bank accounts, including downloading statements and reconciling them with company records.

• Process expenses, ensuring they are recorded and reimbursed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Manage cashbook processing and maintain up-to-date records of all transactions.

• Oversee petty cash, ensuring the availability of funds and proper documentation of disbursements.

• Process credit card payments and reconcile statements to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring all invoices are processed and paid in accordance with company policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a finance officer role or similar.

• Strong understanding of treasury, cash management, and bank reconciliation processes.

• Proficient in cashbook processing and managing petty cash.

• Experience with purchase ledger processing.

• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Proficiency in financial software and MS Office, particularly Excel, including pivots and lookups.