Full job descriptionFinance Officer
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Officer to join a well-established, privately owned multi-site organisation operating within a people-focused sector based in the Oldham area. This is an environment where trust, integrity and accuracy are paramount, and where the finance team plays an important role in supporting the wider organisation.
This is a varied, hands-on finance role offering exposure across transactional accounting, month-end and management information, working closely with senior members of the finance team and Directors.
The Role
You will support the day-to-day accounting requirements across multiple sites and group entities, helping to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient financial processes.
*Processing purchase invoices, expenses and supplier payments
*Supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries
*Sales ledger invoicing, cash allocation and credit control
*Processing and coding daily bank transactions
*Preparing bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
*Supporting weekly and monthly payroll processes
*Preparing journals, accruals and prepayments
*Completing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
*Assisting with monthly management accounts and MI reporting
*Supporting continuous improvement of finance processes and systems
About You
You will have previous experience in a varied accounts or finance role, ideally covering purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and month-end management accounts. A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and strong Sage and Excel skills are required. You will be organised, accurate and proactive, with the ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively as part of a small finance team and Directors, where an empathetic and team-orientated approach is preferred.
What’s on Offer
This is a great opportunity to join a successful multi-site organisation and gain broad exposure across group accounting. You will work closely with senior finance colleagues, providing excellent scope to develop your accounting and month-end experience. Hybrid work is available after your probation period (which will be office-based), as well as a workplace pension, healthcare, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and parking.

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