Finance Officer is required for a 6-month contract with an Eastleigh-based organisation Your new company Our Client is looking for an experienced and detail‑driven Finance Officer to join their high‑performing Purchase Ledger team. If you thrive in a fast‑paced finance environment, enjoy problem‑solving and take pride in accuracy, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career within a supportive and collaborative team. Your new role As a Finance Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining an efficient Purchase Ledger function. You’ll ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are made on time and strong supplier relationships are maintained. Register all incoming invoices promptly, ensuring purchase order controls are met. Match invoices against authorised orders and escalate discrepancies where needed. Manage and resolve supplier queries by phone, email or letter with professionalism and excellent customer service. Validate, process and post approved invoices to the ledger for payment. Run weekly payment cycles, ensuring all due invoices are settled. Support improvements in team performance and help reduce creditor payment times. Review and prioritise incoming correspondence, including urgent or legal notices. Create and maintain supplier accounts, carrying out robust checks to minimise fraud risk. Manage credit notes, supplier statement reconciliations and accuracy in invoice scanning. Process CIS related invoices and validate new contractors with HMRC where required. Handle ad hoc payments and rent refunds as requested. What you'll need to succeed You’ll be a confident team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately within a high‑volume environment. You’ll also demonstrate a positive, solutions‑focused approach to managing deadlines and supporting stakeholders. The role requires a high level of accuracy when processing large volumes of data, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks and work methodically under pressure, while demonstrating a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. A proactive and collaborative approach, aligned with our client’s values and behaviours, is essential. What you'll get in return You’ll be part of a motivated and supportive finance function where your work genuinely contributes to the organisation’s overall performance. This is a great opportunity to build on your finance experience, develop specialist skills and progress within a respected organisation that values accuracy, teamwork and continuous improvement. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4770556