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