Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

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Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

Public Sector Organisation

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.

• Manage the Accounts Payable shared mailbox, responding to supplier and internal queries within agreed timescales and escalating high-priority or complex matters where appropriate.
• Record supplier overpayments accurately and ensure relevant details are communicated to the appropriate manager for further action.
• Review and resolve supplier correspondence that has not been successfully delivered, updating records and system information as required.
• Assist the Treasury function with routine daily processing and document export activities.
• 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.
• Complete allocated mail handling responsibilities on a rotational basis, typically once per week.
• Support the administration and upkeep of the finance document management system to ensure it remains operational and up to date.
• Carry out regular checks on invoice upload processes, investigating discrepancies and maintaining associated tracking records and spreadsheets.

What you'll need to succeed

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

What you need to do now

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