Finance Officer Payables

Sammons Group; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Group in Hampshire (Chandler’s Ford) is seeking a Finance Officer Payables to join a busy accounts payable team. You will process supplier invoices, match against PO, manage queries and ensure timely payments.

The role is full-time, temporary for 6 months with potential extension; located on site in Chandler’s Ford. Requires at least 2 years in finance or AP and strong Excel skills for high-volume processing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance or accounts environment.
• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable is essential.
• Need high accuracy and attention to detail with large volumes.
• Proficient communication with suppliers by phone and email.

Responsibilities

• 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

Accounts payable

Purchase ledger

Data entry accuracy

Communication

Time management

Tools

Excel

Job description

• 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: [phone]
• 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.