Business And Finance Administrator

Compass Group PLC; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm is seeking a highly organized Business and Finance Administrator to support operations at the National Railway Museum in York. This role includes providing administrative support, assisting with financial processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, wellness programs, and exclusive travel discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free meals on duty

Exclusive travel discounts

Access to wellness and fitness classes

Digital GP services

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles within a busy environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• High proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative support and manage documentation.
• Assist with financial processes including billing and audits.
• Support payroll processing and collaborate with finance teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Planning and organisation

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive self-starter

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a highly organised and detail-driven Business and Finance Administrator to support the catering and hospitality operations at the National Railway Museum in York. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role within a world‑class institution that welcomes visitors from across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative support, including maintaining filing systems, managing documentation, producing reports, and handling enquiries.
• Assist with financial processes such as monthly accounts, billing, variance analysis, audits, balance sheet reconciliations, and weekly cash/card sales reconciliation.
• Support payroll processing and collaborate with the Purchase Ledger, Credit Control, and Payroll teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial procedures, and health & safety standards.
• Help coordinate stock management, stationery ordering, and general office tasks within budget.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, promoting efficient ways of working and supporting ad‑hoc projects where required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in administrative roles within a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills and an excellent telephone manner.
• High attention to detail, with strong planning, organisation, and time‑management abilities.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• A proactive self‑starter with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• A collaborative team player who supports colleagues and contributes to a positive working environment.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in a relevant area.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free meals on duty
• Exclusive travel discounts
• Access to wellness, mindfulness and fitness classes
• Digital GP services for you and your family
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career Pathways and MyLearning development programmes

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

The National Railway Museum is undergoing major redevelopment through its ambitious Vision programme, making this an excellent time to join a team experiencing growth, development, and exciting operational change.