Finance Officer

RECfinancial are supporting a well-established prestigious Leicestershire organisation, to appoint an experienced Finance Officer for a full-time, permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive finance team within a stable and successful organisation.  This is a varied role that requires a proactive and organised individual who can manage various Credit Control and Sales Ledger tasks efficiently.  Working full-time Monday to Friday on site, Commutable from Thurmaston, Syston, Melton Mowbray, Hamilton and Greater Leicestershire.  THE ROLE – FINANCE OFFICER The Finance Officer will be a critical support for the wider finance team, to ensure all payment fees are collected within the agreed timeframe and to support the raising of invoices and all other sales invoices We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented individual with a proactive approach to processing and the allocation of payments on a daily basis This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop accounting skills within an evolving business environment. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE OFFICER ROLE: Liaise directly with customers to chase outstanding payments, answering queries and issuing statements on request Follow the credit control process to ensure timely collection of debt  Record payment adjustments. Complete the issue and raise all sales invoices  Payment allocation, posting incoming payments (BACS, credit cards, cheques) and refunds as required to the correct customer accounts Monitor and chase any failed direct debits.   Liaise with all departments to ensure accurate and smooth running of processes. Plus, any ad-hoc Financial or Administration tasks within the Finance team.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:  Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel Ideally AAT Level 3 - 4 qualified or working towards. High level of attention to detail with the ability to reconcile data accurately Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Strong ability to prioritise and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.WHAT THE COMPANY CAN OFFER: Company Pension Competitive salary – £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience. On-Site Parking Employee Rewards and benefits. 25 Days Holiday BH Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity and apply through the web site as we would like to hear from you.    Please note we are unable to accept candidates without UK experience or requiring sponsorship. INDTB