Finance Administrator

Ipsum; Euxton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays +

Refer-a-friend bonus £1000

Company Pension Scheme

Career development & funded quals

24/7 virtual GP

Mental health support & counselling

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discount platform

Life Assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Long Service Awards

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a Finance Administration Assistant to join our Finance Shared Services team in Chorley. You will provide essential administrative support, maintain supplier and customer accounts, and ensure compliance and timely processing of financial documentation.

Join a proactive team with opportunities for career development, training, and benefits including pension, holidays, and healthcare options. This role emphasizes accuracy, organisation, and excellent customer service in a finance

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, finance administration, or office support role.
• Strong attention to detail with high-quality records.
• Excellent organisational and time management to handle multiple priorities.
• Professional written and verbal communication for stakeholder interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Outlook/Word).
• Proactive, team-oriented attitude with willingness to learn in finance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and update supplier and customer accounts with accuracy and compliance.
• Carry out validation checks and verify supplier/customer information per procedures and regulations.
• Perform HMRC CIS verifications for subcontractors and maintain CIS records.
• Review and process credit card receipts, investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with invoice processing, filing, and maintaining financial records.
• Respond to internal and external queries regarding accounts with a professional service.
• Support month-end activities and produce reports, ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office

Team player

Finance knowledge

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Finance Administration Assistant

Location: Chorley

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

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

Paid volunteering opportunities

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:

Ideally, you'll bring previous experience in a similar role as well as:

• 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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