Finance Officer

Job Title: Finance OfficerLocation: RedditchContract Type: PermanentSalary: £26,000 - £32,000 depending on experienceWorking Pattern: Full Time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday)Immediate Start Available, can also accommodate 1 month notice period.

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? Our client, a thriving manufacturing company well-known for its reliable products and services, is on the lookout for a dynamic Finance Officer. This is your chance to join a close-knit finance team that plays a pivotal role in supporting the business's success.

What You'll Be Doing:As a Finance Officer, you will hit the ground running from day one. Your responsibilities will include:

• Sales Orders & Quotations: Review and approve sales orders in SAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance with margins.
• Payroll Processing: Prepare and submit weekly payroll data while resolving any queries.
• Accounts Management: Oversee accounts receivable and payable, authorizing payments and processing employee expenses.
• Credit Control: Chase overdue balances, issue statements, and provide guidance on customer credit status.
• Collaboration: Act as the primary contact for our offshore finance team, ensuring smooth daily operations.

What We're Looking For:We're seeking a candidate with a blend of technical skills and a motivated mindset. Here's what you need:

• Experience: 1-3 years in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role.
• SAP Proficiency: Must be able to navigate SAP independently from day one.
• Excel Skills: Competent with lookups, pivot tables, and basic data manipulation.
• Communication: Clear communicator, both written and verbal.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized and methodical, with a knack for accuracy.

Why Join Us?

• Broad Experience: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the full finance cycle, from payroll to credit control.
• Career Development: Work directly with our Finance Director who will support your professional growth.
• Support for Education: We believe in investing in our team. If you're interested in pursuing finance qualifications, we'll help you get there.
• Generous Benefits: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays each year, along with an auto-enrolment pension scheme.

The Perfect Fit:We're looking for someone who is self-driven, eager to learn, and takes pride in their work. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute meaningfully while growing your career, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply:Send us your CV via the job advert.

Equal Opportunities:Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will assess applications based solely on merit, skills, and relevant experience.

Join us at this exciting time and help shape the future of finance in manufacturing. Your next adventure starts here.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.