Finance Administrator (part time) in Exeter

On behalf of the Met Office, we are looking for a Part time Finance Administrator (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based in Exeter in the office 6 days per month with additional in-person working encouraged to support learning and effective collaboration. The Finance Administrator (Part Time) works as part of a team of Assistant Business Accountants and reports directly to a Finance Business Partner. The role provides essential financial administration support to help ensure the accurate and timely delivery of monthly financial results for the Met Office, while maintaining compliance with government financial procedures and controls.

The post holder will support a range of routine and ad hoc finance activities, contributing to effective financial management, governance, and reporting across the organisation. As a Finance Administrator (Part Time) your main responsibilities will be:

• Support month-end processes, including compiling, reviewing, and posting journals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate and well-organised financial records, with particular responsibility for files relating to EU-funded contracts, ensuring audit readiness and compliance with funding requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance to Government Procurement Card (GPC) holders, helping users understand policies and correct processes.
• Monitor GPC reconciliations to ensure timely completion and adherence to government and organisational financial controls.
• Assist in the completion of mandated financial surveys, ensuring data accuracy and submission within required deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with Assistant Business Accountants and Finance Business Partners to resolve queries and support ongoing financial activity.
• Contribute to wider team support as required.

Experience of working in a finance administration or accounting support role. Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial controls. Ability to carry out accurate data entry and maintain financial records to a high standard. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet monthly deadlines. Confidence in communicating clearly with a range of stakeholders, including non-finance colleagues. Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficient in using financial systems and standard Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Commitment to following governance, compliance, and audit requirements, particularly within a government or public sector environment. Willing and eligible to get SC clearance.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not overseas.

Disability Confident: As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Met Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant / Commitment: The Met Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following: this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such, the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.