Finance Officer

We are seeking a Finance Officer with previous Accounts Payable experience to support the day-to-day finance operations of a growing adventure travel business. The role offers exposure to a broad finance function, including Accounts Receivable, journal postings, payroll processing, and month-end activities, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their all-round finance experience. Client Details We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our growing travel business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong Accounts Payable background who is looking to broaden their experience across a wider finance function. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and excellent financial controls. Experience in additional finance areas such as Accounts Receivable, payroll processing, journals, and month-end activities would be highly beneficial, although full training can be provided for the right candidate. Description Key Responsibilities • Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. • Managing Accounts Payable activities, including supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs. • Assisting with Accounts Receivable processes, including raising invoices and allocating receipts. • Posting journals and maintaining accurate financial records. • Supporting month-end procedures, including account reconciliations and reporting. • Assisting with payroll processing and payroll-related postings. • Investigating and resolving invoice, supplier, and customer queries. • Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with internal procedures. • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects. • Building positive working relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and business stakeholders. Profile About YouWe are looking for someone who: • Has previous experience in an Accounts Payable role. • Has exposure to other finance functions such as Accounts Receivable, payroll, journal posting, or reconciliations. • Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Is organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. • Has good Excel and general systems skills. • Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. • Has excellent communication and problem-solving skills. • Is keen to learn and develop within a varied finance role. • Experiance using SAGE or SAP Desirable ExperienceWhile not essential, experience in any of the following would be advantageous: • Month-end close activities. • Balance sheet reconciliations. • Payroll processing. • Financial reporting support. • Working within the travel, tourism, hospitality, or leisure sectors. • Experience with finance systems such as Xero, Sage, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar. Job Offer What We Offer • Opportunity to work within an exciting and fast-paced adventure travel environment. • Exposure to a broad range of finance activities and responsibilities. • Supportive and collaborative team culture. • Opportunities for professional development and career progression. • Competitive salary and benefits package • Permanent employment after 2-3 months temping • AAT / ACCA Study support If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a varied finance position with the opportunity to expand your skills across the wider finance function, we would love to hear from you.