Finance Administrator

Benjamin Edwards; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Edwards is seeking a Finance Administrator in Lincoln. This office-based role offers variety, training across different areas, and a chance to become a valued long-term member of a supportive team.

You will handle finance and administration tasks, with exposure to payroll, invoicing, and import/export administration, while also providing broad office support as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or a similar administrative position.
• Exposure to purchase ledger, invoicing and/or payroll is advantageous.
• Confident with Excel and comfortable learning new systems.
• Enjoys a varied workload and flexible to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and support purchase ledger activities.
• Assist with payroll and wages administration.
• Support import and export administration.
• Provide general finance and accounts administration.
• Assist with invoicing and maintain accurate records.
• Provide reception and general administrative cover when required.
• Maintain accurate records and spreadsheets.
• Support colleagues across office-based functions.
• Learn different processes to provide effective team cover.
• Take on additional responsibilities as knowledge grows.
• Help with general administrative tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Excel

Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance AdministratorLocation: Lincoln (Office Based)Salary: £32,000 per annumVacancy Type: Permanent, Full time

We are recruiting for a Finance Administrator to join an established business in a varied and evolving position. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, is comfortable turning their hand to different tasks and wants to become a valued, long-term member of a supportive team.

This isn't a role where every day will look the same. While finance & administration will form an important part of the position, you will also gain exposure to a range of office-based functions, providing support wherever it is needed across the business.

Full training will be provided across different areas, making this a great opportunity for someone who is keen to broaden their knowledge and develop their responsibilities over time.

The Role

• Processing purchase invoices and supporting purchase ledger activities
• Assisting with payroll and wages administration
• Supporting import and export administration
• Providing general finance and accounts administration
• Assisting with invoicing and maintaining accurate financial records
• Providing reception and general administrative cover when required
• Maintaining accurate records and spreadsheets
• Supporting colleagues across different office-based functions
• Learning different processes to provide effective cover across the team
• Taking on additional responsibilities as your knowledge and experience develops
• Helping with general administrative tasks and responding to changing business priorities

The role has been designed to be flexible, and responsibilities will naturally develop over time. You will have the opportunity to learn how different areas of the business operate and become a versatile member of the team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience within finance, accounts or a similar administrative position
• Ideally has some exposure to purchase ledger, invoicing and/or payroll
• Is confident using Excel and comfortable learning new systems
• Enjoys a varied workload and doesn't need every day to follow the same routine
• Is flexible and happy to help wherever required
• Has a proactive attitude and is willing to learn new responsibilities
• Is organised, accurate and able to prioritise changing workloadsIs a genuine team player who is prepared to get involved in tasks at all levels
• Is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity where they can develop with the business

Above all, attitude and adaptability are key. You don't need to have done every aspect of the role before, but you will need to be willing to learn, get involved and embrace a position where priorities can change from day to day.

This is a fully office-based position and would suit someone looking for a varied role where they can build broad experience and become an integral part of the business over the longer term.