Job type
TemporaryLocation
EastleighWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SupportIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£13 per hour
Finance Officer is required for a 6-month contract with an Eastleigh-based organisation
Your new company
Our Client is looking for an experienced and detail‑driven Finance Officer to join their high‑performing Purchase Ledger team. If you thrive in a fast‑paced finance environment, enjoy problem‑solving and take pride in accuracy, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career within a supportive and collaborative team.
Your new role
As a Finance Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining an efficient Purchase Ledger function. You’ll ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time and strong supplier relationships are maintained.
- Register all incoming invoices promptly, ensuring purchase order controls are met.
- Match invoices against authorised orders and escalate discrepancies where needed.
- Manage and resolve supplier queries by phone, email or letter with professionalism and excellent customer service.
- Validate, process and post approved invoices to the ledger for payment.
- Run weekly payment cycles, ensuring all due invoices are settled.
- Support improvements in team performance and help reduce creditor payment times.
- Review and prioritise incoming correspondence, including urgent or legal notices.
- Create and maintain supplier accounts, carrying out robust checks to minimise fraud risk.
- Manage credit notes, supplier statement reconciliations and accuracy in invoice scanning.
- Process CIS related invoices and validate new contractors with HMRC where required.
- Handle ad hoc payments and rent refunds as requested.
What you'll need to succeed
You’ll be a confident team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately within a high‑volume environment. You’ll also demonstrate a positive, solutions‑focused approach to managing deadlines and supporting stakeholders. The role requires a high level of accuracy when processing large volumes of data, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks and work methodically under pressure, while demonstrating a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. A proactive and collaborative approach, aligned with our client’s values and behaviours, is essential.
What you'll get in return
You’ll be part of a motivated and supportive finance function where your work genuinely contributes to the organisation’s overall performance. This is a great opportunity to build on your finance experience, develop specialist skills and progress within a respected organisation that values accuracy, teamwork and continuous improvement.
What you need to do now
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