Finance Administrator

The Flavour Network; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Food Manufacturing company in Wakefield is seeking a Finance Administrator for a 6-month fixed term contract. The role involves supporting the finance function, ensuring accuracy in invoice processing, and handling financial administration. Candidates should have previous experience in finance administration and strong Excel skills, alongside good organizational abilities. This on-site position may lead to a permanent opportunity after six months, providing a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Laptop provided

Opportunity for permanent position after 6 months

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience within Finance preferred.
• Excel experience is a must: comfortable with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Eye for detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Booking invoices into the system accurately and efficiently.
• Checking and confirming invoices have cleared.
• Supporting the Financial Controller with day-to-day finance administration.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assisting with general administrative duties within the finance department.

Skills

Administrative experience within Finance

Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, filters, pivot tables)

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Job description

Job Title: Finance Administrator Food Manufacturing

Salary: £13.50 £14.00 per hour

Location: Wakefield, Yorkshire On-site

Type: 6 month FTC (with potential to go Permanent)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 4:00pm (overtime may be required)

Important Note: Applicants must have current eligibility to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Administrator to join a well-established Food Manufacturing business based in Yorkshire. This is a site-based fixed term contract role, initially with the potential to become permanent after approximately 6 months, subject to business requirements and performance.

As Finance Administrator you will be reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this position plays a key role in supporting the finance function and ensuring accuracy across invoice processing and financial administration.

Responsibilities

• Booking invoices into the system accurately and efficiently
• Checking and confirming invoices have cleared
• Supporting the Financial Controller with day-to-day finance administration
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Assisting with general administrative duties within the finance department

Essential Requirements

• Previous administrative experience within Finance preferred
• Excel experience is a must: not advanced, but definitely more than basic; comfortable with VLOOKUPs, filters, and manipulation of pivot tables
• Eye for detail and ability to get through data/tasks quickly without hand-holding
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• No formal qualifications are required for this role.

What is on Offer

• On-site role with laptop provided
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position after circa 6 months
• Supportive team environment within a stable food manufacturing business