PQ Finance Officer

Anderson Knight is pleased to be partnering with our client to recruit a Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a Part-Qualified Accountant looking to broaden their experience within a varied finance role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded organisation operating in a complex, multi-entity environment. Offering exposure to both transactional and management accounting responsibilities, the role will provide valuable hands-on experience while supporting key financial processes across the business.

The successful candidate will play an important role within the finance team, supporting day-to-day financial operations, reporting, analysis and financial controls. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to the production of accurate financial information, assist with month-end activities and help drive process improvements.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and variance analysis.
 • Maintain the general ledger, cashbook, sales ledger and purchase ledger.
 • Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving outstanding items promptly.
 • Raise and process invoices, ensuring income is accurately recorded and recognised.
 • Support credit control activities, monitoring aged debt and following up outstanding balances.
 • Maintain accurate financial records, supporting schedules and the fixed asset register.
 • Prepare and input financial data for internal reporting and group consolidation.
 • Assist with month-end, year-end and external audit requirements.
 • Ensure reporting deadlines are met accurately and on time.
 • Provide financial information, reconciliations and analysis as required.
 • Build strong relationships across the business and communicate financial information effectively.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have
• Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification.
 • Previous experience in a finance role covering both transactional and management accounting responsibilities.
 • A solid understanding of accounting principles and experience working to trial balance.
 • Practical experience supporting month-end processes and preparing management accounts.
 • Strong Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
 • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
 • Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

If this exciting opportunity interests you then please don’t hesitate to apply to this role for a confidential discussion.