Finance Officer

Finance Officer will be working for a large housing provider managing tens of thousands of homes and serving over 100,000 customers across the South of England. We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our team. In this role, you'll support our commitment to high-quality service and efficient operations.

It's a great opportunity to contribute to safe, sustainable homes and strong community impact.

The role

They are looking for a Finance Officer to join our Purchase Ledger team for a six-month role, make sure invoices are accurate and payments are made on time. You will help reduce creditor payment times, resolve discrepancies and manage high-volume data efficiently. Strong attention to detail, proactivity, and excellent communication skills are essential. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment and develop your finance career.

What will you be doing

• Manage the registration and processing of all invoices, checking the purchase order controls are followed and payments are made on time.
• Match invoices to authorised orders, investigate discrepancies, and work with internal departments and creditors to maintain excellent service.
• Perform weekly payment runs, validate invoice documentation and manage supplier accounts while mitigating any fraud risks.
• Support the Purchase Ledger team in improving KPIs, reconciling supplier statements, and maintaining accurate records, including CIS-related costs.
• Process payments, rent refunds and void property billings, prioritising urgent communications and compliance with all control measures.

Required skills and qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' finance experience with strong accuracy.
• Confident communicator, delivering excellent customer service.
• Basic Excel skills and demonstrates organisational values.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.