- Job Title: Finance Officer Payables
- Contract Type: Temporary
- Location: Hampshire, South East
- Job Base: Office based
- Salary: £14 per hour
- Reference: V-138056
- Contact Phone: 01424 723723
- Job Published: 13/10/2026 16:06
Job Description
Finance Officer Payables
Hampshire, South East | £14 per hour | Posted 2 days ago
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.
What’s on Offer
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
Skills and Experience Requirements:
- 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.
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