Finance Officer

  • Morgan McKinley (South West)
  • Apr 04, 2026
Contractor Accounting

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire (GL10 3FA) - Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
Salary: Up to 30,000 per annum + benefits
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (18 months)
Start Date: ASAP



Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer to join a growing organisation on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This role will support the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting across multiple areas of the accounts function.



Key Responsibilities

  • Process sales and purchase invoices using SAP
  • Record incoming and outgoing payments, ensuring accurate matching to invoices
  • Post and reconcile cash transactions and associated receipts
  • Reconcile customer and supplier accounts
  • Perform bank reconciliations against accounting records
  • Maintain and update fixed asset registers
  • Prepare and post monthly journals
  • Maintain and update supporting spreadsheets for reconciliations and reporting
  • Update payroll system with employee and payment changes


Key Requirements

  • AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (minimum)
  • Proven experience working within a finance or accounts environment
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP (essential)
  • Good Excel skills with at least 2-5 years' practical experience
  • Ability to commute to Stonehouse 2-3 days per week
  • Full UK driving licence and access to own transport
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good communication skills and a proactive, "can-do" attitude
  • Willingness to learn and develop


Desirable Experience

  • Experience supporting payroll processes
  • Exposure to month-end accounting activities
  • Experience working in a fast-paced or growing organisation


Additional Information

  • Hybrid working model available
  • Candidates must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship provided)