Finance Administrator

Orchard Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Finance Administrator to support the finance function with transactional processing, accurate record-keeping and routine reporting. The role requires strong numeracy, attention to detail, and solid accounting knowledge.

You will work with Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance teams to resolve queries, ensure month-end deadlines are met, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• A relevant accounting qualification or demonstrable experience in a finance or accounts administrative role.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail with accurate data entry skills.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and month end procedures.
• Experience preparing reconciliations for bank, creditors or debtors.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Confident supporting month-end processes, including payroll reporting, journal preparation, and Control account reconciliation.
• Ability to work closely with Supply Chain/Logistics, Commercial and Finance colleagues to investigate queries.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work to agreed reporting deadlines, particularly during month-end and budgeting cycles.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement, process development and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and financial control requirements.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel, including lookups, pivot tables and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical ability, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Support may be provided for study towards further qualifications, subject to business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process Sales invoices, post payments, review and reconcile receivables.
• Process Supplier payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts, investigating discrepancies to maintain accurate records.
• Process the company payroll ensuring accurate payment for our employees.
• Maintaining proper documentation and compliance for audits, taxation, and internal control requirements.
• Supporting budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholder to gather financial information and address queries.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Data entry

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Client is enjoying continued growth within the business, now requiring an additional person to join the team as a Finance Administrator. As Finance Administrator you will provide essential support to the finance function by processing transactions, maintaining accurate records and assisting with routine financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Sales invoices, post payments, review and reconcile receivables
• Process Supplier payments
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts, investigating discrepancies to maintain accurate records
• Process the company payroll ensuring accurate payment for our employees
• Maintaining proper documentation and compliance for audits, taxation, and internal control requirements.
• Supporting budget preparation and financial reporting
• Coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholder to gather financial information and address queries

The ideal candidate for the role of Finance Administrator will have:

• A relevant accounting qualification or demonstrable experience in a finance or accounts administrative role
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail with accurate data entry skills
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and month end procedures
• Experience preparing reconciliations for bank, creditors or debtors
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential financial information
• Confident supporting month-end processes, including payroll reporting, journal preparation, and Control account reconciliation
• Ability to work closely with Supply Chain/Logistics, Commercial and Finance colleagues to investigate queries
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work to agreed reporting deadlines, particularly during month-end and budgeting cycles
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement, process development and maintaining strong financial controls
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and financial control requirements
• Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel, including lookups, pivot tables and data analysis
• Excellent analytical ability, accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Support may be provided for study towards further qualifications, subject to business requirements