Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

Your new roleFinance Officer - Accounts Payable Public Sector Organisation £15 -£16/hour3 months minimumCentral London Hybrid Working - 2/3 days in the office This opportunity would suit a recent Accountancy & Finance graduate who has gained some practical finance experience through a placement year, internship, or part-time role. It would also be well suited to someone with a few months' experience in a finance or accounts position looking to further develop their skills within a reputable public sector organisation.

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• Manage the Accounts Payable shared mailbox, responding to supplier and internal queries within agreed timescales and escalating high-priority or complex matters where appropriate.
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• Record supplier overpayments accurately and ensure relevant details are communicated to the appropriate manager for further action.
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• Review and resolve supplier correspondence that has not been successfully delivered, updating records and system information as required.
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• Assist the Treasury function with routine daily processing and document export activities.
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• Deliver a high standard of customer service when handling finance-related enquiries from both internal stakeholders and external contacts, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements at all times.
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• Complete allocated mail handling responsibilities on a rotational basis, typically once per week.
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• Support the administration and upkeep of the finance document management system to ensure it remains operational and up to date.
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• Carry out regular checks on invoice upload processes, investigating discrepancies and maintaining associated tracking records and spreadsheets.
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What you'll need to succeed

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• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
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• Ideally, some previous exposure to a finance or accounting environment through a placement year, internship, part-time role, or similar experience.
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• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
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• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the confidence to work with spreadsheets, analyse data, and maintain accurate records.
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• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
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• Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
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