Senior Finance Officer Job in Guildford, Surrey

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Senior Finance Officer Job in Guildford, Surrey

Job Description
Our client based on the outskirts of Guildford are looking to appoint a Senior Finance Officer to help co-ordinate the day-to-day financial functions, whilst supporting the Head of Finance and Resourcing in the effective and efficient manner. This role ideally suits someone who has experience of working in a responsible wide accounting role within an SME company.

Responsibilities:

Support the Head of Finance in preparing financial forecasts to support financial planning
Assisting Head of Finance in implementing financial policies and procedures as appropriate
Aid with the preparation of the year end statutory accounts and the audit file
Assist with production of weekly trading data
Ensure that all accounting records are clear, transparent, and properly kept
Monthly Payroll processing including submission to HMRC and NEST Pension
Administering the NEST pension scheme
Statutory returns, including surveys, funding monitoring and reporting
Responsible for preparing quarterly VAT returns
Control of central purchasing
Ensuring daily, month end, quarter end and year end routines are carried out.
Reconcile the control accounts, inter-company accounts and conduct regular reviews of nominal ledgers, aged debtors and aged creditors
Contribute to the organisation's strategic and operational business planning.
Various ad hoc projects to support the overall development of the finance function.Personal Specification:

Possess practical understanding of Sage, Xero, Quickbooks and Excel
Demonstrates an expert level of financial and resource management with the ability to manage high risk and impact
Ability to make complex decisions and provide advice based on professional knowledge
Committed, conscientious self-motivated individual who is prepared to take responsibility and get involved
Demonstrates ability to represent the wider organisation on compliance issues, standards and legislations as well as influence future organisational compliance.
Excellent organisational & time management skills
Strong commercial awarenessBenefits:

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Discounted food and drink
20% Discount on goods
6 Free friends and family tickets per year
3% ER Pension
Enhanced Maternity and Sick pay
EAP
Discounted talks and workshops
Payment of professional membership fees
On-site parking

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Guildford
County: Surrey
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £28000 – £35000/annum
Benefits: