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11 March 2026

Filled

Finance Officer

Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17

Finance Officer

The employer

A successful, well-run family business

The job

As Finance Officer you will be contribute to the statutory and management reporting, financial controls, and accounting process improvement. You'll use your experience to take hands‑on ownership of ledgers and cash while undertaking responsibilities including:

Assisting with the preparation of annual statutory financial statements managing the external auditors
Help to produce monthly management accounts, P&L and balance sheet analyses, and variance commentary.
Understand and be able to run the sales, purchase and general ledgers along with payables, receivables and debtor control
Understand and be able to produce complete bank reconciliations, manage payment runs, and monitor cash positions
Prepare and submit VAT returns manage VAT reconciliations and queries
Oversee payroll processing, ensuring PAYE/NIC, pensions auto‑enrolment and statutory deductions are accurate and timely.
Manage P11D submissions
Maintain full documentation of all procedures
Work with operational and commercial teams to understand and control costs, including supplier reviews and contract analysis.

What you'll need

An experienced finance professional
Minimum of AAT Level 3 qualified
Excellent Excel skills; comfortable with Sage and complementary finance systems, as well as a willingness to learn bespoke systems
High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Where you'll be based

The business is based close to the town of Saxmundham and the role is 100% office-based

What you'll receive

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent on experience
Opportunity for your role to develop and progress and become a key member of the senior management team
Working Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm
28 days annual leave

Find out more

To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to martin@martin-salter.com or call 07983 967143.

All communication will be treated in complete confidence.

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