Finance Administrator

Bedell Cristin; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedell Cristin in Jersey is seeking a Finance Administrator to support day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable and receivable, billing, reconciliations, and reporting. You will work under senior staff to maintain records and respond to queries, delivering high service levels within a global firm.

You will need a practical, detail-oriented approach, strong MS Office skills, and a willingness to learn within a collaborative environment. Experience with Aderant is a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with Aderant is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Post cash receipts accurately and check payor information.
• Assist with bank reconciliations in the practice management system (Aderant) and resolve straightforward differences.
• Monitor and respond to routine Finance Helpdesk queries, escalating complex matters to senior colleagues.
• Process supplier invoices and staff expenses accurately; support scheduled BACS payments and ad hoc payments.
• Enter electronic payments on banking platforms for review and sign-off by approved signatories.
• Assist with invoice preparation and respond to routine billing queries from practice groups.
• Maintain accurate records in the practice management system.
• Run standard WIP and debtor reports and provide routine breakdowns for practice areas.
• Post corporate credit card transactions and match them to statements and receipts; follow up on missing information.
• Assist the Property Team with weekly property-related considerations.
• Assist with client accounts administration in line with Jersey Law Society requirements and group policies.
• Follow documented Finance procedures and suggest improvements where appropriate.
• Provide absence cover for routine activities in the Finance Team and participate in training.
• Support departmental and firm-wide initiatives through ad hoc administrative and project work.

Skills

Finance admin

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Aderant

Job description

Finance Administrator

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Jersey

Description

This role supports the day-to-day operations of the Finance team by providing accurate and timely administrative support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, reconciliations and other routine finance processes. Working under the guidance of senior colleagues, the Finance Administrator will help maintain accurate records, respond to day-to-day queries and deliver a high standard of service to the department and the wider Bedell Cristin global partnership.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Posting cash receipts accurately and promptly, checking payor information and escalating any anti-money laundering queries before funds are applied.
• Assisting with the preparation and completion of bank reconciliations in the practice management system (Aderant), investigating straightforward differences and escalating unresolved items.
• Monitoring and responding to routine tasks and enquiries received through the Finance Helpdesk, referring more complex matters to senior colleagues.
• Processing supplier invoices and staff expenses accurately and supporting the preparation of scheduled BACS payment runs and approved ad hoc payments.
• Entering electronic payments on banking platforms for review and authorisation by approved signatories.
• Assisting with the preparation of invoices and responding to routine billing queries from practice groups.
• Posting and maintaining accurate records in the practice management system.
• Running standard WIP and debtor reports and providing routine breakdowns for practice areas as requested.
• Posting corporate credit card transactions and matching them to statements and receipts, following up on missing information.
• Assisting the Property Team with weekly considerations related to property transactions.
• Assisting with the administration of client accounts in accordance with Jersey Law Society requirements and group policies, escalating concerns promptly.
• Following documented Finance procedures and suggesting practical improvements where appropriate.
• Providing absence cover for routine activities undertaken by other members of the Finance Team, following suitable training.
• Supporting departmental and firm-wide initiatives through ad hoc administrative and project work.
• Consistently delivering a high standard of service to internal and external clients.

Knowledge, skills and experience required

Technical knowledge

• A basic understanding of accounting principles and an interest in developing finance knowledge.
• Competence in MS Office (particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Previous experience using Aderant is advantageous but not essential.

Skills and experience

• Previous administrative or finance experience is desirable.
• A positive, organised and adaptable approach to work, with a willingness to learn.
• Values teamwork and actively contributes to a supportive working environment.
• Remains organised during busy periods (e.g., month-end) and works collaboratively with the team to meet deadlines.
• Good time-management skills, with the ability to organise routine tasks, follow priorities and raise capacity concerns promptly.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Builds trust by being dependable, accurate, and solution-focused, while welcoming guidance, feedback, and development opportunities from senior colleagues.

In this role you will be expected to

• Comply with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations, including those relating to anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Act in alignment with the firm’s values and core behaviours
• Show flexibility when reasonably required to support team priorities and urgent transactional needs.