Support Services Team
6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Immediate Start)
Office-Based

Closing Date: Friday 18 September 202

Our client are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Officer to join the Support Services team on a six-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Practice Director, this role will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring the smooth and efficient management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, credit control, and financial administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

As Finance Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Setting up and processing payments through online banking systems.
• Managing the credit control process and proactively following up outstanding debts.
• Issuing customer statements and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Preparing and issuing client invoices in a timely manner.
• Managing the end-to-end billing process.
• Maintaining and reconciling the accounts receivable ledger.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Supporting financial reporting activities as required.
• Assisting with maintaining effective financial controls and processes.
• Ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and up to date.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• AAT qualification (or equivalent) or significant relevant finance experience.
• Previous experience in a finance role covering:
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Credit control
  • Invoicing and billing
  • Financial reporting support
• Good working knowledge of finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and controls.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience working within a professional services, legal, or consultancy environment.
• Experience using practice management or finance software systems.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work within agreed timescales.

What We Offer

• A varied and hands-on finance role with immediate impact.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of finance activities within a professional services setting.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

If you are a motivated finance professional looking for an immediate opportunity to contribute to a busy and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.