Finance Officer - #2106424

We are seeking a Finance Officer with previous Accounts Payable experience to support the day-to-day finance operations of a growing adventure travel business.

The role offers exposure to a broad finance function, including Accounts Receivable, journal postings, payroll processing, and month-end activities, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their all-round finance experience.

Client Details

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our growing travel business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong Accounts Payable background who is looking to broaden their experience across a wider finance function.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and excellent financial controls. Experience in additional finance areas such as Accounts Receivable, payroll processing, journals, and month-end activities would be highly beneficial, although full training can be provided for the right candidate.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing Accounts Payable activities, including supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs.
• Assisting with Accounts Receivable processes, including raising invoices and allocating receipts.
• Posting journals and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting month-end procedures, including account reconciliations and reporting.
• Assisting with payroll processing and payroll-related postings.
• Investigating and resolving invoice, supplier, and customer queries.
• Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects.
• Building positive working relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and business stakeholders.

Profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Has exposure to other finance functions such as Accounts Receivable, payroll, journal posting, or reconciliations.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Is organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Has good Excel and general systems skills.
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.
• Has excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Is keen to learn and develop within a varied finance role.
• Experiance using SAGE or SAP

While not essential, experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Month-end close activities.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Payroll processing.
• Financial reporting support.
• Working within the travel, tourism, hospitality, or leisure sectors.
• Experience with finance systems such as Xero, Sage, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar.

Job Offer

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within an exciting and fast-paced adventure travel environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of finance activities and responsibilities.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Permanent employment after 2-3 months temping
• AAT / ACCA Study support

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a varied finance position with the opportunity to expand your skills across the wider finance function, we would love to hear from you.