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Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger

Finance & Accounting
Temporary
£30000 - £35000 per annum
TA-FIN
London, The City
South East

Description

Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Hybrid (London-based)
IMMEDIATE START

THE COMPANY:
Join a prestigious organisation that stands at the forefront of veterinary regulation and education in the UK. This esteemed body is dedicated to maintaining high standards in the veterinary profession, ensuring animal health and welfare, and advancing veterinary science. The company prides itself on its values of clarity, courage, compassion, and confidence, striving to be a trusted and proactive regulator and a supportive Royal College.

THE ROLE:
As a Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the accounting systems with a particular focus on recording purchases and staff expenses. Your responsibilities will include managing the end-to-end supplier invoice and expenses process, reconciling the main bank account monthly, and supporting the wider finance team. You will also assist in preparing monthly schedules for prepayments and accruals, liaise with payroll, and support the management accountant in preparing monthly management accounts and the annual audit process.

THE PERSON:
The ideal candidate will be a qualified or part-qualified AAT professional with experience in a high-volume sales or purchase ledger team. You must be numerate and accurate with a high level of attention to detail, possess excellent communication skills, and have a customer-focused approach with a positive "can do" attitude. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with accounting systems, ideally SAGE 200 Professional, are essential. A minimum of 8 GCSEs grades A-C, including an A in Maths, and at least 2 A-levels or equivalent grades A-C are required.

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