About this role
Finance Officer
Salary: £32,000-38,000
Location: Reading
We are seeking an experienced, dependable and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our finance team in Reading. This is a hands-on role covering payroll support, accounts payable and management accounts, alongside wider finance duties as required. It would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of a defined workload, values stability and wants to become a long-term, trusted member of the finance team. We are looking for someone who is comfortable with established processes and recurring responsibilities, but who also has the experience, resourcefulness and practical know-how to adapt when priorities, systems or business requirements change.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Finance Inbox
Manage the finance inbox and respond to supplier queries in a timely mannerProcess supplier invoices and ensure accurate coding and postingReconcile supplier statementsPrepare regular payment runs Management Accounts & Month-End
Assist with the preparation of monthly management accountsPrepare journals, accruals, and prepaymentsPerform balance sheet reconciliationsSupport month-end processes and reporting deadlines Payroll
Support the monthly payroll process, ensuring information is complete, accurate and submitted on timeProcess payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, commission and other adjustmentsAssist with payroll reconciliations and resolve payroll queriesMaintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentationLiaise with employees and relevant internal teams on payroll mattersSupport pension and other payroll-related administration as requiredProvide cover for payroll processing where requiredMaintain confidentiality when handling employee and payroll information Wider Finance Support
Provide practical support across the finance team when priorities change, including reconciliations, reporting, payments and other ad hoc finance tasks Skills & Experience
Essential:
Previous hands-on experience in a finance role, including accounts payable and exposure to management accountsExperience supporting or processing payroll, with a good understanding of payroll controls and confidentialityStrong reconciliation skills and high attention to detailAbility to manage a recurring workload reliably and meet monthly deadlinesGood Excel skills and confidence using financial systemsPractical problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt when processes or priorities change Desirable:
Experience using Sage or similar accounting software and payroll systemsExperience in a multi-entity finance environment Personal Attributes
Reliable, organised and methodicalComfortable taking ownership of routine and recurring responsibilitiesA steady and dependable team member who is looking for a long-term roleFlexible and resourceful when unexpected issues or changing priorities arisePractical, self-sufficient and willing to help outside core responsibilities when needed
Recruitment Note:
Due to high volumes of applications, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We do read every CV carefully and will contact you if a suitable role arises in the future.