Finance Administrator (Accounts Payable)

Interaction Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned group of businesses near Kettering is seeking a Finance Administrator for the Group Finance team. The full-time role involves processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, and supporting finance administration. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong IT skills, including proficiency in Excel and Sage. The position offers a competitive salary, 24 days holiday, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday + 8 statutory days

Statutory pension contribution

On-site small gym

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a finance or accounts payable role.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and relevant software.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Match and post invoices against purchase orders.
• Assist with customer debt collection and account reconciliation.
• Support intercompany recharges and bank reconciliations.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Excel

Sage 200

Sage 50 Payroll

Office 365

Job description

Finance Administrator (Accounts Payable)
Location: Near Kettering, Northamptonshire
Hours: Monday Friday, (40 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Company
Our client is a third-generation, family-owned group of businesses. Today, the Group employs over 150 people across multiple industries and continues to grow rapidly. Their head office, based near Kettering, Northamptonshire, provides centralised support to six trading businesses throughout the UK, covering Finance, IT, HR, Health & Safety, and Marketing.

Working with our client means joining a close-knit, people-focused organisation where employees are truly at the heart of everything they do. Despite operating in varied industries, each business within the Group shares a common culture of hard work, integrity, and collaboration.

The Role

We re looking for a Finance Administrator (Accounts Payable) to join the Group Finance team. This is a full-time, office-based position offering variety and the opportunity to work across several business areas.

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you ll support the finance function with a focus on Accounts Payable and general finance administration. You ll be involved in invoice processing, supplier and customer account management, and ad hoc credit control activities all while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal control procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Match and post invoices against purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Process supplier credit applications and maintain supplier accounts
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations and manage weekly/ad hoc payment runs
• Support the month-end close and reporting process

Accounts Receivable

• Assist with customer debt collection and account reconciliation
• Verify customer account documentation and maintain credit limits across multiple systems
• Liaise with both internal teams and clients to resolve account discrepancies

Finance Administration

• Support intercompany recharges, weekly bank reconciliations, and CIS returns
• Provide ad hoc finance and administrative support as required

About You

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar finance or accounts payable role
• Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Excel, Sage 200, Sage 50 Payroll, and Office 365 (Protean experience desirable)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in the construction or manufacturing sector and within a group company structure is advantageous

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 24 days holiday + 8 statutory days
• Statutory pension contribution
• On-site small gym
• Career development: Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities within a business that invests in its people
• Plus, a few personal touches that reflect the company s family values

Apply today for immediate consideration

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