Job Title: Finance Officer Location: Canterbury Job Type: Full time/Permanent (Hybrid) Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 Salary: £31,465 per annum
We are looking for a reliable and organised Finance Officer to join a busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands on experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger and general finance administration.
Key responsibilities
Process and maintain purchase ledger transactions, including supplier invoices, credit notes and payment runs
Manage sales ledger activities: raise and issue invoices, apply receipts and resolve customer queries
Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and prepare regular reconciliation reports
Perform bank reconciliations and support month end closing activities
Manage expense claims, petty cash and purchase order matching
Support VAT returns and compliance tasks as required
Provide general finance administration and maintain accurate financial records
Liaise with other teams to resolve queries and improve processes
Assist with audits and respond to information requests in a timely manner
Skills & Experience required
Proven experience working with purchase ledger and sales ledger processes
Strong background in general finance administration tasks
Proficiency with accounting software and confident using Excel for reconciliations and reporting
Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Good communication skills and ability to manage queries with suppliers and customers
Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
