Finance Officer (Accounts Payable)

Finance Officer - AP
Location: Hampshire
Contract: Temporary (2 months)
Salary: £14.36 umbrella / £16.09 PAYE Inclusive / £17.66 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a housing association in Hampshire for an Accounts Payable Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be responsible for dealing with the receipt, distribution and payment of supplier invoices including arranging and monitoring the approval process to ensure no delays to suppliers and a high level of customer service to suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and promptly to ensure timely payments, maintain accurate ledgers, and support positive supplier relationships.
• Deliver excellent customer service by handling calls, emails, and queries from suppliers, residents, and internal departments through to resolution.
• Monitor and manage invoice approval workflows, redistributing tasks where necessary and investigating and resolving rejected invoices promptly.
• Reconcile supplier statements and ensure direct debit invoices are processed on time to maintain accurate supplier accounts and financial records.

Candidate Criteria

• Experienced in working within a fast-paced Accounts Payable environment, managing high-volume invoicing while maintaining accuracy and compliance with financial controls.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly numerate and IT proficient, with strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills; experience with Workday Finance and AAT qualification desirable.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed