Finance Officer

Your new companyYou'll be joining a well-established SME manufacturing business based in Exeter. With a busy operational period underway, they're looking for an experienced Finance Officer to come in on an interim basis and provide support across the team. It's a friendly, collaborative environment where you'll be able to make an impact quickly.
Your new roleReporting to the Finance Manager, this is a varied and hands-on position supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function.You'll be involved across the full finance process, including managing purchase and sales ledger, supporting credit control, carrying out bank reconciliations, and assisting with month-end tasks such as journals, accruals, and reconciliations. There will also be exposure to stock and inventory accounting, along with some involvement in payroll processing.This is a great opportunity to work across a broad remit rather than being siloed into one area.

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you'll have previous experience in a Finance Officer or similar all-round finance position, ideally within an SME environment.You'll have a solid understanding of core finance processes (AP, AR, reconciliations), some exposure to month-end, and be confident picking things up quickly. Experience within a manufacturing or stock-based environment would be beneficial, but isn't essential.Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are key.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you'll gain valuable experience within a fast-paced manufacturing business, working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.The role offers variety and the chance to broaden your skill set across multiple areas of finance, while stepping into a position where you can make an immediate impact.
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