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Senior Finance Officer

Job Posted: 14 hours ago

Salary: £ 21.98 - 29.06 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Camden, Greater London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

BDS Recruitment are looking for an Senior Finance Officer to join our client who are a leading housing association in the N1 area.

Pay rate: £21.98 paye or £29.06 umbrella

Hours: Monday to Friday 9-6

Hybrid working -2 days in the office a week compulsory – Tuesday are the Finance Core days – mandatory.

Contract: Temp ongoing

Location: London

The Senior Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) is a key role within the Finance Operational Hub, responsible for supporting the effective operation of the accounts payable function and maintaining the financial integrity.

This role will lead on complex accounts payable activities, including supplier reconciliations, aged creditor reviews, query resolution and the clearance of a significant historical Accounts Payable backlog. The postholder will provide technical expertise, strengthen financial controls and support continuous improvement across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

Manage complex supplier accounts and payment activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial controls.

Lead the review and resolution of historical Accounts Payable backlogs, including aged creditor balances and unreconciled supplier accounts.

Complete detailed supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Review, validate and process high-volume supplier invoices and payment requests.

Ensure all transactions are appropriately authorised, recorded and supported by a clear audit trail.

Monitor outstanding liabilities and proactively investigate aged balances.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the main escalation point for complex supplier and payment queries.

Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Work closely with budget holders, operational teams, local authorities and external agencies to resolve issues.

Take ownership of enquiries through to successful resolution.

Controls, Reporting and Continuous Improvement

Produce analysis and reports on supplier balances, aged creditors and payment performance.

Utilise Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or similar ERP systems to investigate and resolve issues.

Use advanced Excel techniques to support reconciliations and financial analysis.

Identify and implement improvements to processes, controls and ways of working

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