Finance Administrator

Company Overview

Barkwell Plumbing and Heating stands as one of the largest plumbing companies in the Southwest, catering to major house developers across Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset. With over 45 years of award-winning, fully accredited service, we handle the largest projects while remaining true to our origins as a family business. For over 25 years, we have specialised in plumbing and heating services for extensive projects involving hundreds of homes for major commercial clients, property developers, housing associations, and local authorities.

Job Purpose:

To provide administrative support to the finance team, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure day-to-day transactions run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable: Process incoming invoices, deal with and balance statements and follow up on issues
• Accounts Receivable: Assist in processing of sales invoices, Assist in balancing of receipts and chase overdue miscellaneous sales ledger balances
• Record Keeping: Maintain organized ledgers and files for department
• Payroll & Budgeting Support: Assist with payroll processing
• Other Ad-hoc tasks as required by business

Required Skills / Experience:

• Education: Essential - Strong GCSE results in core subjects or previous experience in an administrative role. Desirable – Business Studies or similar Level 3 qualification
• Software Proficiency: Essential - Strong skills in Excel. Desirable – Experience of Accounts software such as QuickBooks or Sage.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy for data entry and financial record keeping.
• Communication: Good interpersonal skills for handling vendor queries, customer billing, and internal team support.

Schedule:

37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday.

This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive rates of pay.

After a probationary period, employees are eligible to join our private medical scheme.

If you would like to be part of our team, apply by emailing your CV to [email protected]

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person