Finance Administrator

DrPA Recruitment Ltd; Manston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DrPA Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Finance Administrator to provide professional financial and administrative support to the Finance Team in the United Kingdom. You will handle day-to-day transactions, payroll support, and month-end processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Working with operational managers and external stakeholders, you will produce reports, monitor budgets, and help improve finance systems and processes while maintaining strong controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance administration, accounts, or bookkeeping.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance software.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day financial transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Support payroll and month-end processes.
• Prepare reports and monitor budgets; ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Finance administration

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Excel

Tools

Finance software

Payroll software

Job description

The Finance Administrator will provide professional financial and administrative support to the Finance Team, ensuring the smooth operation of accounting, reporting, and transactional processes. The role combines accuracy, attention to detail, and effective communication to maintain financial integrity across the organisation. The post-holder will work closely with operational managers, the Senior Management Team, and external stakeholders to ensure timely processing of financial information and compliance with internal controls and governance standards.

In this role, you'll be responsible for processing day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll and month-end processes, preparing reports, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and audit requirements. You'll also work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders while helping to improve finance systems and processes.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in finance administration, accounts, or bookkeeping.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance software.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of payroll, VAT, budgeting, or experience in a regulated or public sector environment would be an advantage.

Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.