Finance Officer

Confidential · Chatham, Kent

Finance Officer at Confidential, based in Chatham, Kent, paying £18.00 - £19.00 per hour. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
£18.00 - £19.00 per hour
Location
Chatham, Kent · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
16 Aug 2026
Sector
Administrator

About 25% above the going rate for administrator

Reference 225378110

About the role

Finance Officer (Temporary Contract) Hybrid Working | £18.00 - £19.00 per hour Temporary contract until September Are you an experienced Finance Administrator or Finance Officer looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting for a temporary Finance Officer to join a busy public sector organisation, supporting a friendly and collaborative team within an education-focused service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance administration skills who enjoys working with data, budgets and financial processes in a varied role. The Role You'll support the Business and Finance function by ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently while providing administrative support across the wider team. Your responsibilities will include: • Processing and maintaining financial records and transactions • Preparing budget reports and financial information • Reconciling and processing invoices • Monitoring financial and performance data, investigating any discrepancies • Maintaining accurate records in line with policies and procedures • Supporting wider administrative and business support activities when required • Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders in a professional manner About You We're looking for someone who has: • Previous experience within a finance or accounts administration role • Strong numerical and analytical skills • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy • Experience of processing invoices, reconciliations and financial records • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel • The ability to prioritise a busy workload and work independently • Excellent communication and organisational skills What's on Offer • Temporary contract until September • £18.00 - £19.00 per hour • Hybrid working (5 days in office every fortnight) • Immediate start available • Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established public sector organisation If you're available immediately or at short notice and are looking for your next finance opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Reference: 225378110 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 16 Aug 2026 · Listed via Confidential

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