Finance Administrator

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Chorley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

28 days holiday + 5 optional days

Pension Scheme

Career development & qualifications

Referral bonus £1000

24/7 virtual GP access

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Ipsum Utilities Limited is seeking an experienced Finance Administration Assistant to join our growing Finance team. You will provide essential administrative support, maintaining supplier and customer accounts, conducting compliance checks, and processing financial documentation efficiently and accurately.

You will work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure smooth day-to-day finance operations with high standards of accuracy, organisation, and customer service, supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, finance administration or office support role.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and update supplier and customer accounts with accuracy and compliance.
• Complete verification checks and ensure records meet procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out HMRC CIS verifications for subcontractors and maintain CIS records.
• Review and process company credit card receipts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with invoice processing, filing, and proper documentation management.
• Respond to queries related to supplier and customer accounts with professionalism.
• Support month-end activities and maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Skills

Finance admin

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Team player

Communication skills

Tools

None

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Administration Assistant to join our growing Finance team!

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Administration Assistant to join our Finance Shared Services team. In this role, you will provide key administrative support, ensuring supplier and customer account records are accurately maintained, compliance checks are completed, and financial documentation is processed efficiently and on time. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll help ensure the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations while delivering a high standard of accuracy, organisation, and customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who is looking to develop their career within a finance environment.

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• Competitive Salary with overtime opportunities
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays + option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Know someone great? Refer them to us and receive a £1000 for every referral*
• Company Pension Scheme
• Career development and funded professional qualifications
• 24/7 virtual GP access
• Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discount platform with savings on supermarkets, gyms, mobile phones and more
• Life Assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long Service Awards

What you’ll be doing

As Finance Administration Assistant, you’ll be responsible for:

• Set up, maintain, and update supplier and customer accounts, ensuring all records are accurate, compliant, and up to date.
• Complete validation checks and verify supplier and customer information in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out HMRC CIS verifications for subcontractors, maintaining accurate records and supporting CIS-related administration.
• Review and process company credit card receipts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies or missing documentation.
• Assist with invoice processing, filing, and the accurate management of financial records and documentation.
• Respond to internal and external queries relating to supplier and customer accounts, providing a professional and efficient service.
• Support month-end finance activities, produce reports as required, and always maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in an administrative, finance administration, or office support role.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately and maintain high-quality records.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional approach to stakeholder interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• A proactive and team-oriented attitude, with a willingness to learn and develop within a finance environment.
• Experience within a finance or shared services function, or knowledge of supplier and customer account processes, would be advantageous.

So, what’s next?

Our Talent Acquisition Team will work with the hiring manager to review candidates and arrange interviews – so keep an eye on your phone!

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