Summary: The Part-Time Temporary Finance Officer role is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a respected London-based institution on a flexible, hybrid basis. The position involves managing purchase ledger processes and credit control while ensuring compliance with financial policies. The role offers a part-time schedule of approximately 21-28 hours per week, with flexibility in working days and hours. The contract is temporary, lasting until April 30, 2026, with an immediate start date available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage purchase ledger transactions, including processing invoices and reconciling accounts.
- Monitor and maintain credit control processes, chasing outstanding payments efficiently.
- Assist with financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations as needed.
- Support the finance team with ad hoc tasks and month-end activities.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in purchase ledger and credit control.
- Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Availability to start immediately (January 2026).
Salary (Rate): £40,000 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Detailed Description From Employer:
Job Title: Part-Time Temporary Finance Officer Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive Day/Hourly Rate - dependent on experience Hours: Part-Time, circa 21-28 hours per week, flexible schedule Contract: Temporary, until 30th April 2026 Start Date: Immediate - January 2026 About the Role: We are partnering with a respected London-based institution to recruit a Part-Time Temporary Finance Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a supportive team on a flexible, hybrid basis. You will be responsible for managing purchase ledger processes and credit control, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to financial policies. The role offers flexibility in working days and hours, with the opportunity to work partially from home. Key Responsibilities: Manage purchase ledger transactions, including processing invoices and reconciling accounts. Monitor and maintain credit control processes, chasing outstanding payments efficiently. Assist with financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations as needed. Support the finance team with ad hoc tasks and month-end activities. Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures. Person Specification / Requirements: Proven experience in purchase ledger and credit control. Strong numeracy and attention to detail. Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Availability to start immediately (January 2026). What We Offer: Flexible working hours (circa 21-28 hours per week). Hybrid working - a mix of office and home-based work. Temporary contract until 30th April 2026. Competitive day/hourly rate, dependent on experience.
