Finance Officer 6 Month FTC

Morgan Hunt; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking a Finance Officer to join the Purchase Ledger team on a 6-month contract. You will process supplier invoices, manage accounts, and ensure timely payments. You’ll resolve discrepancies, maintain records, and support KPI-driven performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong attention to detail, proactivity, and excellent communication. CIS knowledge is advantageous, and Excel basics are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a finance environment, preferably purchase ledger or accounts payable.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, purchase orders, payment runs and supplier reconciliations.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and financial records.

Responsibilities

• Register and process supplier invoices following PO controls and approvals.
• Match invoices to authorised POs and resolve discrepancies with relevant departments.
• Handle supplier queries professionally and maintain strong relationships.
• Process weekly payment runs, ad hoc payments and rent refunds by deadlines.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts with checks to prevent fraud and ensure compliance.
• Obtain and process credit notes, reconcile supplier statements, maintain invoice records.
• Process and validate void property billings, liaising with authorities on exemptions.
• Ensure CIS recording accuracy, including validating new contractors.
• Support performance by monitoring KPIs and maintaining processing standards.
• Manage incoming post on a rota basis and respond to urgent communications.

Skills

Two years experience in finance

Invoice processing

Purchase orders

Payment runs

Supplier statement reconciliations

Customer service

Microsoft Excel (basic)

CIS knowledge (advantageous)

Data accuracy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

They are looking for a Finance Officer to join our Purchase Ledger team for a 6 month contarct role, make sure invoices are accurate and payments are made on time. You will help reduce creditor payment times, resolve discrepancies and manage high-volume data efficiently. Strong attention to detail, proactivity, and excellent communication skills are essential. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment and develop your finance career.

The Role

Finance Offcier will join the finance team. Finance Officer AP will be responsible for processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, resolving queries and ensuring payments are made accurately and on time.

What You Will Be Doing

• Register and process supplier invoices, ensuring purchase order controls and approval procedures are followed.

• Match invoices against authorised purchase orders and resolve discrepancies with relevant departments.

• Handle supplier queries professionally, maintaining strong relationships and providing excellent customer service.

• Process weekly payment runs, ad hoc payments and rent refunds, ensuring all payments meet deadlines.

• Set up and maintain supplier accounts, completing appropriate checks to prevent fraud and ensure compliance.

• Obtain and process credit notes, reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate invoice records.

• Process and validate void property billings, liaising with local authorities regarding applicable exemptions.

• Ensure accurate recording of invoices relating to the HMRC Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including validating new contractors.

• Support the purchase ledger team's performance by monitoring KPIs and maintaining high processing standards.

• Manage incoming post on a rota basis, prioritising urgent correspondence and acting promptly on legal notices or service restrictions.

Skills and Experience

• At least two years' experience working within a finance environment, ideally in purchase ledger or accounts payable.

• Strong understanding of invoice processing, purchase orders, payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when entering data and maintaining financial records.

• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume transaction environment and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach to handling supplier queries.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Knowledge of the HMRC Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) would be advantageous.

• Ability to demonstrate the organisation's values and behaviours.