Finance Officer

We are proud to be recruiting for a temporary Finance Officer on behalf of a key public sector client based in the south west region.

Our client is looking for a candidate to start ASAP, for an initial 6 month contract with the potential to extend.

We're looking for a Finance Officer with public sector experience to join a busy finance team, supporting both income and expenditure activities in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Heavy focus on accurate and timely invoice processing
• Purchase ledger activity
• Handling financial queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Responsible for processing supplier invoices, supporting payment runs, maintaining supplier records, and assisting with reconciliations
• Income-related tasks such as raising sales invoices and allocating receipts

Essential skills & experience:

• Experience in a finance role in the public sector
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial administration processes
• Ability to determine priorities with a good attention to detail
• Demonstrates a good level of customer care and communication skills
• Ability to contribute to a team environment
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills
• Competent MS Office user - (Excel)

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership Derby office for a confidential chat.

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