Finance Officer Blackburn Office-based Salary from £35,000 per annum Ready to take ownership of a varied finance role where your experience and ideas can make a real impact? An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Finance Officer in Blackburn. This hands-on role offers the chance to become a key member of the finance team, keeping day-to-day accounting running smoothly and providing accurate information to support management decisions. If you enjoy working with numbers, taking responsibility and ensuring everything balances, this could be an excellent next step. Previous experience using Sage is essential, with Sage 50 experience particularly relevant. The role You will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, managing supplier payments and supporting financial reporting. Working closely with colleagues and management, you will bring accuracy, organisation and a proactive approach to a varied workload. Your responsibilities will include: Managing accounts payable: Processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and ensuring payments are made on time. Maintaining financial records: Recording and updating transactions using Sage 50, ensuring information is accurate and up to date. Completing reconciliations: Reconciling bank statements and ledger accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items. Supporting financial reporting: Assisting with the preparation of financial reports, budgets ..... full job details .....