Finance Officer Accounts Payable

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Basingstoke is seeking a Finance Officer in Accounts Payable. The role involves processing supplier invoices, resolving payment queries, and ensuring financial accuracy. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft tools, with a competitive benefits package including a pension scheme and flexible working.

Benefits

£450 flex-pot annually

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme matched up to 12%

Flexible working

Private medical insurance options

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced Accounts Payable environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage pressure.
• High level of numeracy and computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and resolve payment queries.
• Monitor approval workflows and perform reconciliations.
• Collaborate with departments to improve compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Numeracy

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Sovereign Network Group (SNG), we are passionate about providing quality, affordable homes and services to communities across the country. As a charitable organisation, our work is driven by purpose, not profit.

We're currently seeking a Finance Officer – Accounts Payable to join our dynamic finance team in Basingstoke, working 2 days per week in the office.

About the Role

As a Finance Officer within the Accounts Payable team, you'll play a key role in ensuring that supplier invoices are processed and paid accurately and on time. Your work will directly impact our ability to deliver great service to suppliers and internal teams while maintaining strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices.

• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries, escalating where necessary.

• Monitor approval workflows and ensure timely invoice approvals.

• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.

• Collaborate with departments to improve compliance with the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment, offering cover during absences and helping prioritise tasks.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a fast-paced Accounts Payable environment.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• High level of numeracy and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to build effective working relationships across teams and stakeholders.

What you'll receive from us

We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including:

• £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme.

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days).

• Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary.

• Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible.

• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover.

Equality and Diversity is fundamental to creating an inclusive culture at SNG and we embrace and understand the importance of diversity of thought. We welcome candidates with a growth mindset who imbue these values and are excited to be part of an organisation that is leading change.

It's an exciting time to be joining SNG as we continue through our transformation journey, if you're looking for a new opportunity, then we'd love to hear from you!