Finance Administrator (Accounts Payable)
Job Reference forestryengland/TP/494/707
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Permanent (Part‑time / Job Share)
Working Hours: 22.20
Location: Bristol
Closing Date: 30/07/2026
Job Category: Finance
Region: National
Business Unit: Business Services
Job Introduction
Forestry England is a national organisation committed to forest stewardship and national sustainability. This role supports the finance function by managing accounts payable processes.
Responsibilities
Provide accounts payable transaction processing support services to National Office teams and other Forestry England & Forest Services teams across the country.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday a year, increasing to 30 days with service; pro‑rated for part‑time employees plus bank holidays.
- Employee benefits scheme offering discounts on supermarket shopping, hotel stays, clothing, mobile phones, electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts and the Headspace wellbeing app.
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- Commitment to lifelong learning through career development, including support for learning plans and sponsorship for professional bodies.
- Contributions to a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (average 28.97% of salary).
Equal Opportunities & Accessibility
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service and offers a Disability Confident Scheme; candidates with disabilities meet minimum selection criteria and are guaranteed an interview. The role is part of initiatives to recruit veterans and prison leavers. Applicants must be able to communicate in accurate spoken English as required by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.
Finance Administrator (Accounts Payable) in Bristol employer: Forestry England
Forestry England is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises health and well-being while fostering a deep connection with nature. As a Forest Wellness & Activity Coordinator, you will benefit from a generous holiday allowance, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team dedicated to lifelong learning.
