Finance Administrator - Fixed Term until December 2027

UK Ministry of Defence; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension with employer contribution

25 days annual leave

Learning & development

Job summary

Mining Remediation Authority is seeking a Finance Administrator to join a friendly finance team, supporting accounts payable activities and processing expense claims, including GPC expenses. You will provide cover across the finance function and gain exposure to a range of financial tasks.

You will work in a hybrid pattern with two days at our Mansfield office, handling confidential information with care and aiming to strengthen financial controls and value for money.

Qualifications

• GCSEs English and Maths at grade C/4 or above and some experience in a finance environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen to learn and develop skills and contribute to the team.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable activities and assist with processing expense claims and GPC expenses.
• Provide cover within the finance team and contribute to wider finance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Education

GCSEs English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About You

Would you like to have a diverse role and work across a variety of finance activities?

Do you have the focus to complete tasks to deadlines, and have a keen eye for detail?

Would you like a role that allows you to work flexibly?

If so, read on......

We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with numbers and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.

You will have strong written and verbal communication skills and enjoy collaborating with colleagues as part of a busy and supportive team.

To succeed in this role, you'll have excellent attention to detail, good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications. As we handle a significant amount of sensitive financial and personal information, you will understand the importance of confidentiality and always handle information with care and professionalism.

You will be well organised, able to prioritise your workload effectively and take a logical approach to problem-solving. These qualities will help you contribute to the excellent service we provide to both internal and external stakeholders.

You will hold GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths and have some experience of working within a finance environment. Most importantly, you'll be keen to learn, develop your skills and contribute positively to the team.

About The Role

As a Finance Administrator at the Mining Remediation Authority, you'll be part of a friendly and supportive Finance team that provides an essential service to colleagues across the organisation. The team plays a key role in helping the Authority spend public money wisely, maintain strong financial controls and deliver value for money.

This is a varied role that offers an excellent opportunity to develop your finance knowledge and gain experience across a range of financial activities. You'll work closely with experienced colleagues, building your skills while contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the Finance function.

Your responsibilities will include supporting accounts payable activities, assisting with the processing of expense claims and Government Procurement Card (GPC) expenses, and providing cover within the finance team. You'll also have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of wider finance tasks, giving you valuable exposure to different areas of the team.

We don't expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.

Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)

Schedule

Application closing date: 20th August 2026

Sifting date: 21st August 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 1st September 2026

(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)

Security

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

About Mining Remediation Authority

Why join us?

Make a real difference with flexibility, long-term security and support for life outside work.

At the Mining Remediation Authority, you'll do meaningful work that improves people's lives and protects the environment, while building a sustainable and balanced career.

• Flexibility that fits your life - hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your time
• Financial security for your future - including a pension with up to 29% employer contribution
• Time to recharge - 27.5 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to flex more days
• Support through life's big moments - generous family leave and flexibility when you need it most
• Opportunities to grow - funded learning, development and professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing support you can use every day - including a monthly wellbeing allowance, confidential support and practical health benefits

Find out more about our full range of benefits and what it's like to work with us here Life page

About us

At the Mining Remediation Authority, we make a real difference to people and places across Great Britain. From managing mining hazards to protecting the environment, our work keeps communities safe. We're also playing an exciting role in the future of energy, helping to unlock mine water heat as a sustainable source to support the UK's net zero ambitions. Our people are knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to doing the right thing for each other and for the communities we serve.

Why this matters

You will be joining an organisation that's proud of the impact we make. We're supportive, inclusive and genuinely care about delivering the right outcomes for communities across England, Scotland and Wales. Discover more about our work in our Business Plan

Inclusion matters to us

We're committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from everyone.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and those from minority ethnic backgrounds who meet the minimum criteria.

If you need any adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 01623 637000 we're here to support you.