Finance Administrator

Jenson Fisher are delighted to be working in partnership with an established and reputable business to recruit a Finance Administrator on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join a busy finance function and play an important role in supporting the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations.

Our client is seeking a motivated Finance Administrator who takes pride in their accuracy, enjoys working with numbers and is comfortable managing a variety of administrative responsibilities. Working as part of a supportive team, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions and ensuring that financial information is readily available to colleagues across the business.

The Role

Reporting into the finance function, the successful candidate will undertake a varied position with responsibilities including:

• Processing purchase invoices and maintaining accurate accounts payable records.
• Checking invoices against supporting documentation, investigating discrepancies and escalating queries where appropriate.
• Accurately entering and updating financial information using accounting software.
• Maintaining organised and accessible financial records, ensuring information is recorded correctly.
• Assisting with routine account reconciliations and financial checks.
• Supporting the preparation of financial reports and documentation as required.
• Liaising with colleagues and relevant stakeholders to resolve invoice and account queries.
• Ensuring all financial information is handled confidentially and in accordance with established procedures.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working within a finance or accounts administration environment, although applications from individuals with relevant transferable skills will also be welcomed.

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in finance administration, accounts payable or a similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Confidence working with financial information and maintaining accurate records.
• Familiarity with accounting packages such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks, although this is not essential.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to resolving queries.
• A positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to support colleagues.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.

Above all, our client is looking for someone who is reliable, conscientious and enthusiastic about contributing to an efficient and well-organised finance department.

The Opportunity

This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a varied finance administration position within an established business where accuracy, teamwork and a positive attitude are valued.

In addition to joining a supportive working environment, the successful candidate will benefit from:

• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• The opportunity to gain further experience across a range of finance administration responsibilities.