Finance Coordinator: Accounts & Payroll (12-Month Contract)

Marks Sattin; Walton-le-Dale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin in Preston is seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to join a busy finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role covers day-to-day finance operations including purchase ledger, payroll administration, reconciliations and month-end tasks.

You will maintain financial records, process invoices and payments, reconcile accounts and support budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent finance experience.
• Experience in purchase ledger, payroll and general ledger activities.
• Strong understanding of finance processes and controls.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate financial records and processing financial transactions.
• Processing invoices, payments, supplier statements and payroll data.
• Reconciling supplier statements and ledger accounts.
• Monitoring spend against budgets and maintaining financial trackers.
• Supporting month-end procedures, forecasting and management reporting.
• Working closely with budget holders to provide financial information and support.
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Resolving supplier queries, invoice discrepancies and aged creditor issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and systems.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Payroll

General ledger

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Budgeting basics

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Marks Sattin in Preston is seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to join a busy finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role covers day-to-day finance operations including purchase ledger, payroll administration, reconciliations and month-end tasks.

You will maintain financial records, process invoices and payments, reconcile accounts and support budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.