Finance Administrator (6 Month FTC)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join our finance team. This is a broad and varied role supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business across multiple entities and currencies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank transaction processing, reconciliations, and general finance administration activities. The role offers excellent exposure to all areas of finance and is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and developing a broad accounting skill set.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations.
• Assist with weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier master data records.

Accounts Receivable

• Issue customer invoices and credit notes.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Allocate customer receipts to accounts.
• Assist with credit control activities.
• Investigate and resolve customer account queries.

Banking & Cash Management

• Post daily bank transactions into SAP.
• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and currencies.
• Support treasury and cash reporting activities.
• Assist with the preparation of payment files and supporting documentation.

Reconciliations & Month-End Support

• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close processes.
• Support reconciliation of:
• Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI)
• Accrued expenses
• Prepayments
• Intercompany balances
• Supplier and customer control accounts
• Investigate and clear aged items on reconciliation accounts.

Finance Administration

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with audit requests and preparation of audit schedules.
• Support VAT and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with finance process improvement initiatives.
• Provide administrative support to the wider finance team.
• Undertake ad hoc projects and analysis as required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 2+ years' experience in a finance, accounts or administration role.
• Experience processing accounts payable and/or accounts receivable transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience using SAP Business One, SAP S/4HANA, or a similar ERP system.
• Experience in a multi-company or multi-currency environment.
• Accounting Technician qualification or studying towards a finance qualification.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and willing to learn.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Reliable, conscientious and adaptable.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to support colleagues across the business.