Finance Administrator

QA Higher Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

QA Higher Education in Birmingham is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Finance Administrator for a 6-month fixed term contract. In this role, you will manage end-to-end agent commission claims and payments, validate claims against contracts, and handle queries from stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Purchase Ledger, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Teams, Outlook, and Excel. Join us to make a real impact in a vibrant team.

Qualifications

• Experience within Purchase Ledger.
• Ability to communicate confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Teams, Outlook, and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end agent commission claims and payments.
• Validate commission and bonus claims against contracts and incentive schemes.
• Handle queries from internal teams and external agents.
• Raise purchase orders and perform supplier reconciliations.
• Support ad hoc projects and commercial analysis.

Skills

Purchase Ledger experience

Communication with stakeholders

Proficiency in MS Teams

Proficiency in Outlook

Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF)

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Comfort with large data sets

Job description

Birmingham | Fixed Term Contract (6 Months) | QA Higher Education

About the Role

QA Higher Education (QAHE) is looking for a proactive, detail-driven Finance Administrator to join our vibrant team on a 6‑month fixed term contract.

If you have a Purchase Ledger background and enjoy working in a fast‑paced finance environment, this role offers a great opportunity to build hands‑on experience and make an impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing end-to-end agent commission claims and payments
• Validating commission and bonus claims against contracts and incentive schemes
• Handling queries from internal teams and external agents
• Raising purchase orders and performing supplier reconciliations
• Supporting ad hoc projects and commercial analysis

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience within Purchase Ledger
• Communicates confidently with internal and external stakeholders
• Is proficient in MS Teams, Outlook, and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF)
• Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Is comfortable working with large data sets

If you enjoy problem‑solving and keeping processes running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you!

About QA Higher Education

QAHE is a leading UK private higher education provider, working in partnership with universities to deliver a wide range of programmes.

With 17,000+ students from around the world, we’re committed to accessibility, inclusion, and helping learners reach their full potential.

Join us and become part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and making a real difference.

Additional Information

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for our students and staff. This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including a Basic DBS check.