Financial Officer - Maternity Cover

Confidential

London, London, City of Hybrid permanent

Posted: March 2, 2026

Required Skills

Job Description

Search Capital is looking for a detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our team on a 9-month maternity cover contract, with potential extension to 12 months. As a fast-growing, international group operating across Europe and the USA, we provide shared services and strategic support to our portfolio businesses.

You are organised, proactive and confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels? You enjoy working with numbers and improving processes? Then join us as Finance Officer (m/f/d) and support the financial operations of our growing group.

Your Responsibilities

Processing weekly/monthly contractor timesheets and sales and purchase invoices using Xero and Excel

Acting as first point of contact for payment and timesheet queries

Managing intercompany recharges and overseeing Accounts Payable across multiple entities

Conducting multi-currency bank reconciliations (GBP, USD, EUR, CHF)

Managing supplier payments, expenses and credit cards via Payhawk

Supporting monthly and quarterly management accounts

Preparing quarterly VAT returns

Creating and maintaining Excel reports (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS)

Assisting with year-end audits and improving finance processes

What We Offer

A key role within a high-growth international group

Flexible working options (on-site, hybrid or remote)

A purpose-driven culture focused on wellbeing and inclusion

Generous annual leave and Employee Assistance Program

An international team that values ownership and collaboration

Your Profile

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role

Experience with Xero or comparable software

Strong Excel skill

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA preferred but not essential

Apply now and join our London team!

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