Finance Officer

Your new company Business based near central Bristol

Your new role Full-time | Hybrid (4 days office / 1 day remote) Competitive salary hourly rate and parking for freeIf you're an organised, detail-driven finance professional who enjoys variety, ownership, and being part of a tight-knit team, this Finance Officer role offers exactly that. You'll join a well-established business with a global footprint, supporting both the purchase ledger and sales ledger while working closely with Management Accountants and the Finance Director.You'll play a key part in keeping day-to-day finance operations running smoothly - from processing high-volume invoices to supporting month-end, forecasting, and customer credit management. It's a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes, and building strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

Processing purchase invoices accurately and on time

Matching invoices to POs and delivery notes

Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies

Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs

Managing the GRNI report

Handling supplier and internal queries professionally

Supporting month-end close for AP

Maintaining supplier records and electronic filing

Supporting audits and compliance checks

Managing standard costing discrepancies with Operations and suppliers

Downloading and reconciling multiple bank accounts across the group

Supporting Management Accountants with P&L cost analysis, cash outflow forecasting, expenditure tracking, and reporting improvements

Assisting with journals, reconciliations, and wider month-end tasks

Sales Ledger & Credit Control

Maintaining and updating customer account records

Ensuring sales documentation is issued correctly and promptly

Reconciling the sales ledger and supporting month-end close

Monitoring aged debt and proactively chasing overdue payments

Managing credit limits and payment terms

Performing credit checks and setting up new customer accounts

Resolving invoice and delivery queries with internal teams

Maintaining communication logs and escalating issues where needed

Uploading documents to customer portals

Preparing weekly cash inflow forecasts

Supporting the annual audit process

Other

Providing cover for colleagues when required

Contributing to ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

AAT qualified (or equivalent)

Experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role

Strong understanding of basic accounting principles

Confident with Excel and finance systems

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills and stakeholder confidence

Able to work independently and as part of a team, with strong deadline discipline

Desirable

Proactive, curious, and improvement-minded

Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to changing priorities

What you'll get in return

Great hourly rate

Friendly team

3-6 months work

Free Parking

What you need to do now

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