Finance Administrator

Ipsum; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & overtime

Holiday allowance (28 days inc. BH)

Referral bonus £1000

Company pension

Career development & qualifications

24/7 virtual GP

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Long service awards

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a Finance Administration Assistant to join its growing Finance Shared Services team in Chorley. You will provide key administrative support, maintaining supplier and customer accounts, ensuring compliance checks are met and financial docs are processed accurately and on time.

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented approach and offers career development, with a competitive salary and benefits package. Monday to Friday, full-time permanent with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative, finance administration or office support experience.
• Strong attention to detail with high-quality record keeping.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confident written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Proactive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn within finance.
• Experience in a finance/shared services function is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and update supplier and customer accounts with accurate records.
• Carry out validation checks and verify information per procedures and regulations.
• Perform HMRC CIS verifications for subcontractors and maintain records.
• Review and process company credit card receipts; investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with invoice processing, filing and management of financial documents.
• Respond to internal and external queries regarding accounts in a professional manner.
• Support month-end finance activities and produce reports while handling confidential information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Proactive attitude

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 GBP1000 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.

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