Finance Administrator in Croydon

Croydon office location with hybrid working. 12-month fixed term contract.

At the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), we provide security in retirement for our members and millions of people throughout the UK who belong to defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. Through the PPF and Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS), we compensate members for their pensions after the employer funding their pension becomes insolvent. In total, we look after over 400,000 members across the PPF and FAS. With over £30 billion in assets under management, our investments support long-term economic growth across the UK.

Our award-winning team of around 450 professionals has earned the IPE UK Pension Fund of the Year title three times in seven years. We work closely with government and industry partners to improve outcomes for scheme members, employers, and the broader pension system—playing a vital role in strengthening retirement security nationwide.

We have an opportunity for a highly organised and detail-focused Finance Administrator to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This part-time role will help keep day-to-day finance operations running smoothly, efficiently and in line with agreed procedures.

The role will support a range of core finance activities, including processing financial information, payments, supplier invoices, finance post, remittances, reconciliations, mailbox monitoring and record management. You will help ensure transactions and documentation are completed accurately and on time, while supporting strong financial control, good governance and a high-quality service for internal colleagues and external stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in a finance or accounts administration environment, with the ability to manage high volumes of transactions accurately and efficiently. You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and be comfortable using document management and ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP. A sound understanding of basic finance administration processes, together with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information appropriately, will also be important.

This role will best suit a candidate who takes pride in accuracy, works methodically and consistently, meets deadlines and is comfortable managing routine processes independently. You will be a clear and professional communicator, able to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute positively as part of a wider team.

In return for your skills, experience and commitment we’ll give you a challenging role within a business where you’ll get the support you need to develop your career. We’ll also give you lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training.

Our Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to discuss your needs and ensure you have the support required.

We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you’ll be welcome here.