Finance Officer Payables — Precision Accounts Payable Specialist

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 42,706,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Finance Officer for a busy accounts payable team in Chandler's Ford. The role focuses on purchase ledger tasks and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

You will process invoices, match to PO, handle supplier queries, and run weekly payments, contributing to robust supplier relationships and tight controls.

The role is full-time, temporary for 6 months with potential extension, paying £14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in finance/accounts environment.
• Experience with purchase ledger/accounts payable.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience handling high volumes of transactions.
• Strong communication with suppliers; professional approach.
• Proactive problem solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Process and register supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Handle supplier queries via phone and email.
• Validate invoices and secure approvals before payment.
• Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
• Maintain supplier accounts and statements reconciliations.
• Set up new supplier accounts and perform checks to reduce fraud.
• Obtain and process credit notes when required.
• Manage ad-hoc payments and refunds within deadlines.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support ledger performance improvements.
• Ensure invoices and documents are stored correctly.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Accounts payable

High volumes

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Finance Officer for a busy accounts payable team in Chandler's Ford. The role focuses on purchase ledger tasks and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

You will process invoices, match to PO, handle supplier queries, and run weekly payments, contributing to robust supplier relationships and tight controls.

The role is full-time, temporary for 6 months with potential extension, paying £14 per hour.