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 manner Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate coding and posting Reconcile supplier statements Prepare regular payment runs Management Accounts & Month-End Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments Perform balance sheet reconciliations Support month-end processes and reporting deadlines Payroll Support the monthly payroll process, ensuring information is complete, accurate and submitted on time Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, commission and other adjustments Assist with payroll reconciliations and resolve payroll queries Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation Liaise with employees and relevant internal teams on payroll matters Support pension and other payroll-related administration as required Provide cover for payroll processing where required Maintain 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 accounts Experience supporting or processing payroll, with a good understanding of payroll controls and confidentiality Strong reconciliation skills and high attention to detail Ability to manage a recurring workload reliably and meet monthly deadlines Good Excel skills and confidence using financial systems Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt when processes or priorities change Desirable: Experience using Sage or similar accounting software and payroll systems Experience in a multi-entity finance environment Personal Attributes Reliable, organised and methodical Comfortable taking ownership of routine and recurring responsibilities A steady and dependable team member who is looking for a long-term role Flexible and resourceful when unexpected issues or changing priorities arise Practical, 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.