We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Temporary Finance Officer to support our clients finance team during a period of cover. This is a hands-on role requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience using QuickBooks Online.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

• Issue Purchase Order numbers and ensure all spend remains within budget
• Process purchase orders and invoices, uploading them into finance systems
• Match purchase orders to invoices and ensure correct budget coding
• Coordinate weekly supplier payments in line with agreed terms
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and anomalies

Sales Ledger

• Process sales orders and raise sales invoices
• Ensure invoice requests are accurate, correctly coded, and manage any credit notes required
• Reconcile cash summaries against cash, card, PayPal, and invoice records
• Maintain accurate records within finance systems
• Carry out weekly credit control and escalate overdue accounts where necessary

Budget Management

• Input budgets accurately and in a timely manner
• Monitor spend by checking purchase orders against remaining budget

General Administration

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across finance and office functions
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and email effectively
• Assist with reception and administrative duties when required

About You

• Experience using QuickBooks Online is essential
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident working with financial systems and reconciliations
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Team player with a flexible, hands-on approach

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