Finance Officer

Finance Officer – Accounts Payable Location: King’s Cross
Contract: Initial three-month contract, with likely extension
Pay: £19.54 PAYE / £25.84 Umbrella
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working arrangement: Hybrid following an initial office-based training period

We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join a busy Accounts Payable team on an initial three-month contract. This is a strong opportunity for someone with proven accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment where accuracy, organisation and good communication really matter.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring supplier invoices and other payments are processed accurately and on time. You will help maintain reliable financial records, reconcile supplier accounts and payments, and work with colleagues and external suppliers to resolve discrepancies and payment-related queries.

You will be joining a high-performing team with tight deadlines, so you must be comfortable taking direction, managing competing priorities and maintaining close attention to detail throughout your work.

Main responsibilities Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and reconciling supplier accounts and payments made from organisational bank accounts
• Identifying and investigating discrepancies
• Processing supplier invoices and other payments accurately and promptly
• Ensuring work complies with established procedures and financial regulations
• Responding to enquiries from internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Resolving payment issues and disputes, using the appropriate escalation routes where necessary
• Coordinating with property management teams, local authorities and government departments on payment-related matters
• Supporting improvements to accounts payable processes and procedures
• Keeping up to date with relevant organisational and statutory policies, including financial regulations and health and safety requirements

About you You will need proven experience in accounts payable or a closely related finance role. You should be confident using accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Excellent accuracy and attention to detail are essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will also need effective written and verbal communication skills, as the position involves regular contact with colleagues, suppliers and other external organisations.

You should be able to work collaboratively as part of a busy team, follow direction when required and deliver accurate work within tight deadlines.

Being part-qualified or fully qualified through a CCAB body would be advantageous, although candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered.

Working arrangement This is a 35-hour working week based in King’s Cross. You will be required to work full-time from the office for at least the first couple of weeks while completing your training.

Following training, the role will move to a hybrid arrangement requiring a minimum of two office days each week. Tuesday is the team’s compulsory office day. The second office day is flexible, although attendance will ultimately depend on business requirements.

If you have solid accounts payable experience and are available for an initial three-month assignment with the potential to extend, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply with your latest CV to discuss the opportunity.