Finance Assistant (6 Month FTC)

Redwood Search; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an Office/Accounts Administrator for a 6-month maternity cover position in England. The role involves providing administrative and finance support, covering reception duties, and ensuring smooth office operations. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in office administration, be confident in using Microsoft Office, and demonstrate strong organizational skills. This office-based role offers a salary of £25,000. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in office administration or finance support role.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to finance and office team.
• Maintain office records, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Act as first point of contact for visitors, ensuring a professional experience.

Skills

Office administration

Finance support

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Strong organizational skills

Professional communication

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Title: Office/Accounts Administrator (Maternity cover for a 6-month period)

Salary: £25,000.00

Available: ASAP

Working Hours: Office based - Monday to Friday 9am 5.30pm (daily one-hour unpaid break).

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Office / Accounts Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative and finance support during a 6-month maternity cover period.

The role will also include covering reception duties, acting as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

Duties

• Providing general administrative support to the finance and wider office team
• Maintaining office records, databases, and spreadsheets
• Dealing with PCN's/fines/and producsing deduction letters
• Ordering office supplies and liaising with suppliers
• Supporting ad-hoc administrative tasks as required
• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience
• Reception cover
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls
• Handling general enquiries and redirecting as appropriate

Essential

• Previous experience in an office administration/finance support role
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Professional and friendly communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively

Desirable

• Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar)
• Previous experience covering reception or front-of-house duties
• Basic understanding of accounting principles

If you are interested apply now. Or get into contact with Jack Cooke at Redwood Search.