Finance & Payroll Administrator

AD Finance; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels are looking for an experienced and organised Finance Administrator to join a busy Coventry business on a permanent, full-time basis. This varied role supports finance, payroll and general office administration.

You will process invoices, manage Sage accounting and payroll tasks, maintain supplier and customer records, and assist with month-end activities. The role requires 3-5 years in finance or accounts admin and strong Excel and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a finance or accounts administration role.
• Previous office administration experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Sage Accounting and Payroll, or similar systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process sales orders and customer invoices.
• Post sales and purchase invoices into Sage.
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders.
• Raise credit notes where required.
• Maintain customer and supplier records.
• Process supplier payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and supplier statements.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end finance activities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Maintain employee attendance, holiday and absence records.
• Process payroll information through Sage Payroll.
• Update payroll records, tax codes and pension contributions.
• Prepare starter documentation, contracts and employee correspondence.
• Maintain accurate employee files and records.
• Manage office supplies, PPE, workwear and consumables.
• Maintain filing, scanning and document control systems.
• Monitor training and certification renewal dates.
• Support general office and administrative activities as required.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Multitasking

Tools

Sage Accounting

Sage Payroll

Job description

Alexander Daniels are looking for an experienced and organised Finance Administrator to join a busy Coventry business on a permanent, full-time basis. This varied role supports finance, payroll and general office administration.

You will process invoices, manage Sage accounting and payroll tasks, maintain supplier and customer records, and assist with month-end activities. The role requires 3-5 years in finance or accounts admin and strong Excel and MS Office skills.