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Finance Administrator

Posted: 14/01/26
Recruiter:The Skills Network
Reference:3059008118
Type:Permanent
Salary:£25,000 - £26,500 Annual
Location:Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber
Description: Location: Head Office, Selby
Department: Finance
Salary: 25,000 - 26,500
Hours: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent

The Finance Administrator supports the Finance Manager with day-to-day financial operations. This role offers hands-on experience in processing transactions, maintaining records, and assisting with reconciliations and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process sales/purchase invoices; staff expenses; and supplier payments
  • Maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records.
  • Prepare debtors, creditors, bad debt and credit card reconciliations.
  • Support with month-end and year-end accounting tasks.
  • Prepare Aged Debtors and Creditors Reports, reporting any issues to the Finance Manager.
  • Maintain financial files and documentation.
  • Respond to internal and external Finance queries via telephone and email, providing good quality customer service.
  • Assist with credit control activities, such as chasing overdue payments; updating customer records; and arranging the payment of invoices including setting up, recording, and monitoring learner direct debits.
  • Review sales commission submissions and payments and escalate issues to the Finance Manager.
  • Processing sales and supplier contracts on to the Central Contract Register.
  • Support the Finance team with general administrative tasks.
  • Continuously improve Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, implementing best practices.

KPIs and Performance Measures

  • Sales and purchase invoices processed in three working days.
  • Reconciliations and reporting completed to timetable.
  • Answer at least 85% of incoming calls, with a missed call rate below 5%, while maintaining required compliance and professionalism standards.

General

  • Adhere to policies and procedures of the business.
  • Undertake any training relevant to the efficient execution of any of the above duties and take responsibility for his/her own professional development.
  • Undertake necessary Health and Safety responsibilities and duties as required by this post.
  • Undertake any necessary data protection responsibilities and duties as required by the post.
  • Undertake other duties and responsibilities as directed by Line Management from time to time.
  • Ensure the office is clean and tidy and clear desk policy is adhered to.

Skills and Experience (essential)

  • Good numeracy skills and attention to detail.
  • Basic knowledge of Excel and willingness to learn accounting software.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Good telephone manners and ability to build rapport quickly.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Able to work well under own initiative and to deadlines.

Skills and Experience (desirable)

  • Previous experience in an office or administrative role is helpful but not required.
  • Willingness to adapt and respond to the changing and varied needs of the business.
  • NetSuite/Oracle

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