Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Wrexham

Up to £40,000pa

Hybrid Working

We are supporting a fantastic, ambitious and growing client looking for a proactive, organised and experienced Finance Officer to join their team and play an important role in the next chapter of the business. This is a full time, permanent opportunity.

As a successful Finance Officer, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, work closely with the Managing Director and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how the business operates. From managing cash flow and financial reporting to improving processes and helping the business stay financially organised as they grow, your contribution will really matter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day financial administration of the business.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Xero.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Produce profit and loss reports, balance sheet information and cash flow summaries.
• Monitor company expenditure, overheads and financial performance.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Monitor gross profit margins and identify any financial discrepancies or unusual trends.
• Ensure customer invoices are raised accurately and promptly.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and agreed payment terms.
• Manage credit control, including following up overdue invoices and resolving payment queries.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor customer credit limits and highlight potential payment risks.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers regarding account queries and payments.
• Process and verify supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders and agreed prices.
• Manage supplier accounts and maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Prepare supplier payment runs for approval.
• Complete regular bank and account reconciliations.
• Monitor daily and weekly cash positions.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Support the smooth running of general office administration.
• Maintain organised financial records, documentation and company information.
• Help establish and maintain effective administrative procedures and internal systems.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure accurate information flows between purchasing, sales, deliveries and invoicing.
• Assist with improving and streamlining administrative processes.
• Support the Managing Director and wider team with general business administration when required.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Senior Bookkeeper or similar position.
• Good working knowledge of Xero or comparable accounting software.
• Experience managing sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control.
• Good understanding of bank reconciliations and day-to-day accounting procedures.
• Experience monitoring cash flow and managing supplier payments.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident communicating with customers, suppliers, accountants and colleagues.