Finance Officer

Confidential; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Provide Equipment Hub in Croydon is seeking a detail-focused Finance Officer to support finance operations, ensure invoice accuracy, and manage supplier relationships. The role offers hybrid working after a training period and an indicative 3-month contract with a view to extension.

The role requires strong numeracy, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels. Previous accounting/finance experience and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience using accounting, procurement, or financial systems.
• Previous experience in a finance or administrative role.
• Ability to carry out a range of financial and administrative tasks.
• Experience working in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify and match supplier invoices to purchase orders, resolving discrepancies.
• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries and avoid delays.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Raise purchase orders and track operational expenditure.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations and request missing invoices.
• Analyse expenditure to support budget management.
• Run reports to identify outstanding invoices and follow up with suppliers.
• Manage the finance inbox and respond to queries promptly.

Skills

Excel

Finance systems

Administrative experience

Office environment

Tools

Accounting software

Procurement systems

Job description

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Croydon, Hybrid working once training completed

Hourly rate: £16 Per Hour

Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension)

Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours

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About the Role

Provide Equipment Hub is looking for a detail-focused and proactive Finance Officer to join our team. This is a key role supporting the smooth running of finance operations, ensuring invoices are accurate, suppliers are managed effectively, and financial processes are compliant and efficient.

You’ll play an important part in helping the organisation manage its resources effectively through accurate financial controls and insightful reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and match supplier invoices to purchase orders, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Liaise with internal teams (procurement, warehouse) and external suppliers to resolve queries and avoid payment delays
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues
• Raise purchase orders and track operational expenditure
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations and request missing invoices
• Analyse expenditure to support effective budget management
• Run reports to identify outstanding invoices and follow up with suppliers
• Manage the finance inbox and respond to queries promptly

About You

• Highly accurate, numerate and detail-driven
• Proactive with strong problem-solving skills
• Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• Able to manage their own workload and prioritise effectively
• Comfortable working to deadlines while maintaining high standards
• A collaborative team player

Skills & Experience

• Strong Excel skills (including formulas and pivot tables)
• Experience using accounting, procurement, or financial systems
• Previous experience in a finance or administrative role
• Ability to carry out a range of financial and administrative tasks
• Experience working in an office environment

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.