Finance Officer

at  Optimo Care Group

Are you a skilled finance professional with a passion for accuracy and delivering top-notch customer service? We are seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join our team, offering a comprehensive payroll, sales ledger, and purchase ledger service. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth running of our finance function and supporting the broader team.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Proficient in Sage 50 Payroll and Accounts.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and PC skills (intermediate Excel proficiency).
• Excellent communication, organisational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines.
• A customer-focused approach with a keen eye for accuracy.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in a finance department, especially within the same sector.
• AAT Level 2 or Sage Payroll accreditation is a plus.

• Payroll Management: Take ownership of payroll processes, ensuring all employee timesheets are validated, processed, and reconciled accurately using Sage 50 Payroll. This includes new starters, leavers, statutory payments, and handling queries.
• Sales Ledger: Manage invoicing for a wide range of customers, ensuring prompt payment and resolving queries. Maintain accurate records, process remittances, and generate customer statements and debtor reports.
• Purchase Ledger: Oversee purchase ledger functions, ensuring best value for contract renewals, and reconciling expected and received billings.
• General Finance Support: Support the finance team with bank transaction processing, petty cash management, and regular system reviews to drive process improvements.