Finance Administrator - Central Government

Spinwell Global; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Spinwell Global is seeking a Finance Administrator to join our public sector finance team in Mansfield. The role is part-time (24-28 hours) with hybrid working after an initial office-based start; flexible hours and start times are available.

You will manage claimant accounts, process expenses, prepare documentation for Faster Payments and weekly BACS runs, and maintain Sun Systems data with strong Excel and general IT skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance team performing similar tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Incident team to set up claimant accounts promptly.
• Set up new claimant accounts within Sun Systems.
• Check and process claimant expenses in line with policy for weekly BACS.
• Compile documentation to support Faster Payments to Claimants/Third Parties.
• Provide ad-hoc administrative support within the Finance team.

Skills

Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Tools

Sun Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Finance Administrator REF 107002
Contract Length: Until 31/03/2027
Location: Mansfield office based for first couple of weeks then hybrid 2x week - part time 24-28 hours: 5 days but shortened hours (flexible regarding starting hours)
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: 158.82 - 194.12 per day
Security Clearance: BPSS

About the Role

Spinwell is recruiting for a Finance Administrator an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

• To work closely with the Incident team to ensure the effective flow of information to enable Claimant new accounts to be set up promptly and Claimants Expenses to be paid.
• To set up the new Claimant Accounts within Sun Systems.
• To check and process Claimant expenses in line with Policy, ready for payment on the weekly BACS run.
• To accumulate all required documentation to support Faster Payments to Claimants/Third Parties.
• To provide any ad-hoc administrative support/cover within the Finance team

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience of working in a finance team, covering similar tasks to the areas of responsibility.
• Excellent inter-personal / communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and achieve deadlines.
• Attention to detail and good organisational / planning skills.
• Excellent Excel skills and proficient in the use of general IT and systems (including Microsoft Office applications).

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and culture of improvement and change.

Disability Confident Scheme

The client supports the Disability Confident Scheme and is committed to providing fair and inclusive recruitment opportunities. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role may be eligible for an interview under the scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, the client may shortlist those candidates who best meet the role requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, or would prefer an alternative or more accessible method of communication, please let us know. We will work with you and the client to accommodate your needs wherever reasonably possible.

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