Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

Are you detail-driven, highly organised, and looking to further your career in finance? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team where you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth supplier payments and strong financial controls. Working in a high-volume environment, you'll help keep operations running efficiently, while gaining valuable experience across a wide range of finance processes.

What’s on Offer?

Job type:
Temporary

Location:

Eastleigh
Salary: £13.52p/h

Hours:

Full time

Key Responsibilities:

Registering invoices accurately and promptly in line with purchase order controls
Matching invoices to authorised orders and escalating discrepancies
Responding to supplier queries by phone, email, or post with professionalism and clarity
Processing payment runs weekly, ensuring due and outstanding invoices are settled
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any variances
Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts, with appropriate fraud prevention checks
Processing ad-hoc payments and rent refunds in line with internal requests and deadlines
Handling CIS-related documentation including validation of new contractors and invoice cost recording
Supporting the reduction of payment times and contributing to KPI improvements
Managing incoming post on a rota, prioritising legal notices and service warnings
Scanning and referencing invoice documents for audit and workflow purposes
Managing billing validation for void properties and applying exemptions where possible

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements:

At least 2 years' experience in a finance or purchase ledger role
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proactive and responsive approach to resolving queries
Basic Excel skills (e.g., filtering, sorting, simple formulas)
A team player who demonstrates integrity and a strong customer service ethos

How to Apply:

If you feel as though this Finance Officer role is right for you, apply now with your CV.

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