Finance Administrator

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Career development

Friendly office environment

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Finance Administrator in Canterbury to support daily financial operations within a busy office environment.

The role focuses on processing invoices, managing ledgers, and maintaining accurate records, with a strong emphasis on detail and organisation. UK standard hours apply, Monday to Friday, with on-site duties and parking available.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an administrative role, ideally supporting finance or accounts.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Professional and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer and supplier invoices.
• Assisting with sales and purchase ledger administration.
• Managing financial records and maintaining accurate databases.
• Allocating payments and assisting with account reconciliations.
• Supporting credit control activities and monitoring outstanding payments.
• Processing purchase orders and matching invoices.
• Liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal departments regarding finance-related queries.
• Maintaining digital and paper filing systems.
• Assisting with month-end administrative tasks.
• Producing reports and updating spreadsheets as required.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT studies or bookkeeping experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Administrator

Location: Canterbury, Kent Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join our growing team in Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with strong finance support skills to become a key part of a busy and friendly office environment. This role is predominantly administration focused, supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business and ensuring all records, documentation, and transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing customer and supplier invoices.
• Assisting with sales and purchase ledger administration.
• Managing financial records and maintaining accurate databases.
• Allocating payments and assisting with account reconciliations.
• Supporting credit control activities and monitoring outstanding payments.
• Processing purchase orders and matching invoices.
• Liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal departments regarding finance-related queries.
• Maintaining digital and paper filing systems.
• Assisting with month-end administrative tasks.
• Producing reports and updating spreadsheets as required.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance function.

About You

• Previous experience within an administrative role, ideally supporting a finance or accounts function.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A professional and proactive approach.

Desirable

• Experience using accounting or finance software.
• Knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger, or credit control processes.
• AAT studies or bookkeeping experience would be advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of up to £29,000.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekends.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to develop your skills within an established business.
• On-site parking.

If you are a motivated and organised administrator looking to further your career within a finance support role, we'd love to hear from you.