Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) (Financial) in Basingstoke

Location: Basing View, Basingstoke, RG21 4FA

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 1+ Months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour

Job Responsibilities:

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently within agreed timescales.
• Verify, code, and match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all payments are processed in accordance with financial regulations, controls, and company procedures.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment queries, and supplier account issues.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and ensure all financial data is up to date.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries and ensure smooth processing of transactions.
• Support payment runs and ensure timely settlement of supplier invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances where required.
• Monitor and manage accounts payable inboxes and respond to enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Accounts Payable function.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all financial policies, procedures, and data protection requirements.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Person Specification:

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience working within a fast-paced Accounts Payable environment.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Experience resolving supplier and payment-related queries.
• Experience working within established financial controls and procedures.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and financial administration.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Strong data entry and record-keeping skills.

Essential Personal Attributes:

• Reliable, professional, and highly organised.
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Positive and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a housing, public sector, or large corporate finance environment.
• Knowledge of finance or ERP systems used for Accounts Payable processing.
• Relevant finance or accounting qualification (or working towards one).