Finance Administrator

Advonet; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Leeds is seeking a Finance Administrator to support the Finance team. You'll manage the purchase ledger, prepare payroll, and carry out balance sheet reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have experience with SAGE systems, excellent organization and communication skills, and be AAT qualified or equivalent. This permanent position offers competitive annual leave and a supportive work environment for diverse staff.

Benefits

Up to 31 days annual leave

Access to cashback health plan

Employee Support scheme

Free parking near city centre

Welcoming and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting role for 5 years or more.
• Ability to run payroll and manage financial records effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger activities and supplier payments.
• Prepare monthly payroll and sales invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations and petty cash accounting.

Skills

SAGE accounting systems

Payroll preparation

Communication skills

Organisation and time management

Proactive problem-solving

Education

AAT level 2 or equivalent experience

Tools

SAGE Payroll

PaperLess

Job description

Job title: Finance Administrator

Salary: £24,809.50 FTE
Actual Salary: £18,524.42
Hours: 28 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity in the Finance department of Advonet.

About the role

The Finance Administrator plays a pivotal support role to the Finance function within The Advonet Group. You will be expected to:

• Run the purchase ledger function for the organisation. Process purchase invoices and purchase orders, prepare supplier payment runs.
• Prepare monthly payroll for processing.
• Prepare sales invoices and carry out credit control processes.
• Carry out bank and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Petty cash accounting.
• Run the Finance Team’s document archiving process.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience of SAGE accounting systems and has preferably used PaperLess or other invoice upload systems.
• Payroll preparation experience and preferably use of SAGE Payroll systems.
• Is a proactive self‑starter able to troubleshoot and problem‑solve on own initiative.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Is qualified to AAT level 2 or qualified by experience (5 years+ in relevant accounting roles).

How to apply

To apply for this role please complete the Advonet Group Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which can be found on the links on this page, along with a detailed job description and person specification (CVs will not be accepted). You can also apply on our website www.advonet.org.uk. Please return applications to [e-mail]. If you would like more information or an informal chat about the post, please call on 0113 244 0606 and ask to speak to Cara Dalton.

About us

Established in 1998, The Advonet Group is an independent advocacy charity based in Leeds. The Advonet Group is comprised of statutory and non‑statutory advocacy services and specialist inclusion services (Asking You!, CHANGE, Leeds Autism AIM, Day Opportunities). All of our services support individuals to have their voices heard and their rights upheld.

We are united in our commitment to uphold the nationally recognised advocacy principles and have a diverse staff team working within the organisation. We are a disability confident and Mindful Employer with Investors in People and Volunteers and have achieved the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark. The Advonet Group values and respects the diversity of backgrounds, experiences and knowledge that staff, volunteers and job applicants bring. All our staff undertake mandatory training on both Equality and Diversity and LGBTQ+ Awareness to increase awareness and understanding of discrimination both within and outside of the workplace, with a view to reduce the impact this has on our colleagues and the wider community. This creates a workplace where staff feel comfortable to be themselves and empowers them, and our service users, to use their unique experiences to inform their work.

Benefits of working with us

• Up to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Access to a cashback health plan and Employee Support scheme
• Free parking near the city centre
• Welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment

Closing date: 2nd January 2026

Interviews to be held on: 15th January 2026