Average Finance Officer salary in South West London

An established and well-regarded organisation in the public/not-for-profit sector is looking to recruit a Finance Officer to join their small, busy finance team. This is a key role focused on maintaining robust financial systems, ensuring audit compliance, and supporting budgetary processes. This position is ideal for someone with a strong grounding in finance who thrives on detail, enjoys systems-based work, and is confident to question and ensure compliance across departments. Contract: Permanent Salary: £31k - £35.4k Location: South London / Surrey Border Hours: Full-time (Term-time only) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Bank and control account reconciliationsLine management of a finance assistant responsible for transactional inputOversight of internal financial processes and ensuring audit trail integrityPosting of income and managing direct debitsMonitoring departmental budgets and expenditure commitmentsEnsuring purchase orders, invoices, and payments are correctly authorisedSupporting external auditors during transaction checks and system reviews Candidate Requirements: Experience in a finance role (QBE or part-qualified considered)Working knowledge of accruals, prepayments, and financial controlsStrong organisational skills with a proactive, detail-oriented mindsetConfidence to question inconsistencies and uphold process integrityComfortable managing a small team and working with colleagues across departments . This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys structured work, has a passion for accuracy, and is looking to work in a values-led, people-focused environment that supports work-life balance through term-time-only working. . If your application is successful, you will be contacted shortly. The job Finance Officer title and description in this advertisement may differ from the client's official job description/contract. We appreciate your interest in this Finance Officer role. E-Personnel Recruitment aims to acknowledge all applications, but due to the high volume of CVs we receive, this may not always be feasible. You can apply with the utmost confidence to E-Personnel Recruitment directly, experts in both Permanent and Temporary Recruitment, and a proud member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), the professional body for the recruitment industry. In the meantime, feel free to explore similar job opportunities on our website: e-personnelrecruitment.co.uk

Finance OfficerReporting to: Senior Finance OfficerFinance AssistantsSutton Salary: 27k  Job Objective:To supervise Finance Assistants and perform various accounting tasks to support the timely production of management reports and statistics. Major Responsibilities:1.    Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly management information reports.2.    Maintain control accounts to ensure financial system integrity.3.    Handle costing and calculation of Additional Learning Support.4.    Maximize income streams, grants, and other funding.5.    Populate and manage Learners Placement Agreements 6.    Manage the banking of income.7.    Complete banking sheets accurately.8.    Generate sales invoices in a timely manner.9.    Perform recharges by journal and invoicing.10.    Resolve bank statement queries and produce bank reconciliations.11.    Comply with Data Security Policy and Data Protection Act.12.    Assist with budget preparation and final accounts.13.    Post cash book entries.14.    Set up instalment arrangements for debtors.15.    Prepare and distribute statements and letters to debtors.16.    Update debtors' records with communication details.17.    Ensure regular payment and reconciliation of support funds.18.    Liaise with departments and external bodies regarding debts.19.    Prepare monthly debtor reports and monitor non-payments.20.    Record and update bad debts. Qualifications and Experience:•    Experience in a Finance department •    GCSE Maths and English grade A-C or equivalent •    Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping •    Experience with financial software •    Knowledge of month-end procedures •    Experience with spreadsheets •    Experience in small to medium-sized business accounts•    Experience managing debts •    Experience with bank reconciliations  Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge:•    Knowledge of financial systems and procedures•    Strong IT skills, especially in Excel, Word, and Outlook •    Ability to work across multiple locations 

Finance OfficerReporting to: Senior Finance OfficerFinance AssistantsSutton Salary: 27k  Job Objective:To supervise Finance Assistants and perform various accounting tasks to support the timely production of management reports and statistics. Major Responsibilities:1.    Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly management information reports.2.    Maintain control accounts to ensure financial system integrity.3.    Handle costing and calculation of Additional Learning Support.4.    Maximize income streams, grants, and other funding.5.    Populate and manage Learners Placement Agreements 6.    Manage the banking of income.7.    Complete banking sheets accurately.8.    Generate sales invoices in a timely manner.9.    Perform recharges by journal and invoicing.10.    Resolve bank statement queries and produce bank reconciliations.11.    Comply with Data Security Policy and Data Protection Act.12.    Assist with budget preparation and final accounts.13.    Post cash book entries.14.    Set up instalment arrangements for debtors.15.    Prepare and distribute statements and letters to debtors.16.    Update debtors' records with communication details.17.    Ensure regular payment and reconciliation of support funds.18.    Liaise with departments and external bodies regarding debts.19.    Prepare monthly debtor reports and monitor non-payments.20.    Record and update bad debts. Qualifications and Experience:•    Experience in a Finance department •    GCSE Maths and English grade A-C or equivalent •    Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping •    Experience with financial software •    Knowledge of month-end procedures •    Experience with spreadsheets •    Experience in small to medium-sized business accounts•    Experience managing debts •    Experience with bank reconciliations  Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge:•    Knowledge of financial systems and procedures•    Strong IT skills, especially in Excel, Word, and Outlook •    Ability to work across multiple locations