Finance Officer Payables

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with experience in purchase ledger and supplier payments?

We are looking for a Finance Officer to join an established finance team, supporting the smooth running of accounts payable and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment, managing high volumes of transactions and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Job type:
Full-time, temporary 6 months, with a possibility of extension

Location:

Chandler’s Ford

Salary: £14 p/h

• Processing and registering supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales
• Matching invoices against authorised purchase orders and investigating discrepancies
• Managing supplier queries professionally via telephone and email
• Validating invoices and ensuring appropriate approvals are in place before payment
• Preparing and processing weekly supplier payment runs
• Maintaining accurate supplier accounts and completing regular statement reconciliations
• Setting up new supplier accounts and carrying out appropriate checks to reduce fraud risks
• Obtaining and processing credit notes where required
• Managing ad-hoc payments and processing refunds within required deadlines
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting purchase ledger performance improvements
• Ensuring invoices and supporting documentation are correctly recorded and stored

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a finance or accounts environment
• Previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience working with high volumes of financial transactions
• Good communication skills and a professional approach to supplier queries
• Microsoft Excel skills
  
  Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving processes

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.