Connectus Business Solutions Limited
Senior Finance Officer
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Reports To
Head of Finance
Location
Doncaster
Salary
£30-35k dependent upon experience
Start Date
ASAP
Working Hours
40 Hours Per Week
About Connectus
Connectus Business Solutions Ltd is a renowned Doncaster based IT Managed Services company with operations in Doncaster (HQ), Grimsby, Salford and Wrexham. We support over 750 companies and employ 30 members of staff. We also leverage our strategic investment in Glu Digital to deliver increased growth.
Recently We Have
- Increased our headcount to 30 skilled colleagues
- Grown revenues to over £4m (with a further £4m in Glu- Digital)
- Increased our customer base to over 750 business and public sector clients
- Launched our Connect-Protect-Collaborate-Evolve range of fully managed services
Connectus Business Solutions Limited has a heritage of 20 years’ experience working with public sector Clients, Technology Partners, Schools, SME’s and large corporations across the UK to provide our managed services solutions to enable them to work faster, smarter and more securely.
We help our clients mitigate cost, risk and complexity via our simple One Provider approach, providing our customers with tools for growth through our range of services covering connectivity, network and cybersecurity, voice, IT support and data storage and backup.
Job Overview
The Senior Finance Officer will be based at the Connectus Doncaster office and provide comprehensive finance and administrative support to the Connectus Business Solutions team.
This is a varied and hands-on role, responsible for the day-to-day operation of the finance function, whilst supporting month-end processes, financial reporting, audits, KPI reporting and back-office operational activities. Working as part of the central finance team in a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate will provide accounting and operational support throughout the lifecycle of customer opportunities through to live service delivery.
The role requires a proactive and self-sufficient individual with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining excellent standards of financial control and accuracy.
Connectus will provide the successful candidate with the necessary training to support its systems and processes. A BPSS screening check, undertaken at the company’s expense, will be required for the successful candidate.
Responsibilities And Duties
Sales Ledger, Billing & Customer Accounts
- Raise and process customer invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner.
- Process monthly and quarterly billing runs through accounting software and Inform Billing.
- Assist the Finance Manager with processing customer terminations and account amendments.
- Onboard new customers, ensuring billing and account information is accurate.
- Manage customer accounts and resolve invoice, billing and payment queries.
- Maintain accurate customer records across finance and operational systems.
- Support outbound customer service calls following project implementation.
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Purchase Ledger & Procurement
- Process supplier invoices, credit notes, expenses and payment requests.
- Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
- Maintain the preferred supplier list, including supplier pricing and credit account information.
- Create purchase orders and coordinate stock ordering activities.
- Receive, verify and process billing, requisitions and orders for goods and services.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Liaise with suppliers and third-party partners regarding orders, invoices and account queries.
Credit Control & Cash Management
- Undertake credit control activities to minimise aged debt and improve cash collection.
- Monitor customer payment performance and follow up overdue accounts.
- Post daily customer receipts and supplier payments into Sage, QuickBooks/Xero and associated systems.
- Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve unreconciled transactions promptly.
- Assist with cash flow monitoring and reporting.
Month-End & Management Accounts
- Assist the Finance Manager in preparing monthly management accounts.
- Complete month-end reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
- Process journals, accruals and prepayments.
- Support financial reporting and variance analysis.
- Ensure all month-end deadlines and reporting requirements are achieved.
Audit, Compliance & KPI Reporting
- Support monthly financial audits and year-end audit requirements.
- Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails.
- Assist with financial compliance and internal control procedures.
- Produce and maintain monthly KPI and performance reports.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Systems & Finance Administration
- Manage and maintain financial information using Sage, QuickBooks, Autotask and associated business systems.
- Perform accurate data entry, transaction processing and ledger maintenance.
- Update and reconcile accounting records to maintain data integrity.
- Process customer and supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Provide general finance and administrative support to the wider business.
- Support the development and improvement of finance processes and procedures.
Business Support
- Provide operational and administrative support throughout the customer lifecycle, from opportunity through to live service delivery.
- Liaise with internal departments, customers, suppliers and third-party partners.
- Provide additional support to the Service Desk during major incidents, outages and resource challenges
- Undertake other ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.
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Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience working within a finance or accounting role, preferably within an SME environment.
- AAT Level 3 qualified or actively working towards completion of AAT and further accountancy studies.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge and experience of Sage 50 Professional and QuickBooks.
- Strong understanding of Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Credit Control and bank reconciliations.
- Experience supporting month-end processes and management accounts preparation.
- Strong analytical, organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Full and valid UK Driving Licence (Essential).
Personal Attributes & Competencies
- Structured, organised and highly efficient in managing workloads.
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach and a genuine interest in expanding knowledge and developing professionally.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and complex concepts.
- Excellent customer service skills with a professional and courteous telephone manner.
- Ability to listen, empathise and build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
- Positive “can-do” attitude with a solution-focused approach to challenges.
- Ability to follow internal procedures, policies and compliance requirements.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, adaptable and able to respond positively to changing business needs.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining accuracy and high standards.
Benefits
- 25 Days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Pro-Rata
- One additional Holiday Day for your birthday
- Ability to take an additional 5 days unpaid Annual Leave
- Flexible Working (time and location)
- Company Pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Company Team Building and Social Events
- Proven path of career progression in a fast paced and dynamic team environment
- Referral Bonus
- Dog Friendly Office
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