Administrator / Finance Administration Assistant

AWD online; Oakham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Oakham is seeking an Administrator / Finance Administration Assistant. This role offers full training with no previous experience required and provides an opportunity to start a finance career. Key duties include supporting finance teams and managing financial records. The salary is between £25,583 - £25,989 per annum and includes generous benefits such as a local government pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Excellent Local Government Pension

Generous annual leave

Opportunities to learn and develop your career

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy, customer focussed office environment.
• Experience of data entry and maintaining a Finance database.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Head of Finance and Accountants.
• Assist in the delivery of financial reports and other finance related projects.
• Provide professional support to Senior Officers and Managers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Maths and English at GCSE standard

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrator / Finance Administration Assistant who has some previous experience providing administrative support in a busy, customer focussed office environment, with excellent attention to detail, accuracy and Microsoft Office skills is required for well-established organisation based in Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

Looking to take your first step on your journey into Finance? This role is the perfect opportunity for you to start your finance career.

SALARY: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum

LOCATION: Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands (LE15) – with Hybrid working options

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

Due to additional funding, which has resulted in the development of several meaningful projects, we have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Administrator / Finance Administration Assistantwho has some previous experience providing administrative support in a busy, customer focussed office environment, with excellent attention to detail, accuracy and Microsoft Office skills.

Working as the Administrator / Finance Administration Assistant you will support the Deputy Head of Finance and Accountants. This role is pivotal in providing an efficient and effective accounting service to the organisation, assisting in the delivery of financial reports and other finance related projects.

As the Administrator / Finance Administration Assistant you will assist in the delivery of an efficient and effective accountancy and financial management service, by providing support to the Accountancy and Exchequer teams, particularly in relation to accounts payable, accounts receivable, income collection and general administrative duties.

DUTIES

Your duties as an Administrator / Finance Administration Assistant will include:

• Undertake duties associated with electronic records management, data input, data management, scanning and archiving of service area information

• Utilise software packages such as Microsoft Office, and preparation of letters and documentation according to local procedures and statutory/legal requirements

• Update computer databases and spreadsheets, provide reports and assist in compiling information such as statutory returns and tracking expenditure

• Provide professional support to Senior Officers and Managers dealing with confidential and sensitive matters, answer telephone calls and provide information as a first point of contact

• Process and maintain sales ledger records including invoicing customers, dealing with any queries and credit control management (statements, debtors letters, processing payments, maintaining and updating customer details etc)

• Undertake routine processing (e.g. journals) and assist in the maintenance of the general ledger (e.g. reconciliations and correction of errors; closing of periods; suspense/holding accounts clearance)

• Process and maintain purchase ledger records (including checking, coding, obtaining payment authorisation, processing and payment of supplier invoices)

• Undertake end of day processing of cash to ensure cash is correctly recorded and secured in line with financial procedures

• Liaison within Resources Directorate, budget officers, internal and external audit, Government departments and external organisations

• Ensure that all queries are dealt with efficiently and effectively

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Maths and English at GCSE standard (or equivalent)

• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and be able to manage your workload

• Good working knowledge in use of computerised systems, including email, word and excel

• Experience of providing administrative support in a busy, customer focussed office environment

• Experience of data entry and maintaining a Finance database

• Experience of providing advice and information to customers in an efficient and effective way

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

• Good interpersonal skills with a commitment to delivering high quality customer services

• Able to work on own initiative, to tight deadlines

• High level of discretion and confidentiality

• Able to write clearly and accurately

Desirable

• AAT level 1 or equivalent

• Experience in a finance environment

• Experience of liaison with operational staff and officers

COMPANY BENEFITS

The organisation is committed to supporting and empowering their staff to be the best workers that they can be. Their benefits go beyond the salary:

• Being part of a great team
• Excellent Local Government Pension
• Generous annual leave
• Opportunities to learn and develop your career
• A demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of their staff
• A healthy work life balance - Flexible working

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JOB REF: AWDO-C13748

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