Financial Administrator

Allstaff Team; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstaff Accounts and Finance Division near Glasgow is recruiting a Financial Administrator to join an established team. You will manage sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, payroll for around 11 staff, and maintain an audit-ready set of records.

The role requires at least 24 months in finance, SAGE 50 and SAGE Payroll experience, and strong organisation and communication skills. Hours are Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4:30pm, with a 45-minute break; the

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months’ finance experience with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Experience with SAGE 50 systems and SAGE Payroll.
• Experience assisting with month-end and year-end processes would be beneficial.
• Strong accuracy, communication skills and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate financial records with a clear audit trail
• Managing Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Preparing VAT returns
• Monitoring cashflow and producing reports to deadline
• Processing a small monthly payroll for around 11 employees
• Supporting ISO 9001 & IIP standards compliance
• Completing annual H&S and GDPR reviews, managing recruitment, induction, and HR records, with minimal HR duties which can be taught

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

SAGE 50

SAGE Payroll

Job description

Allstaff Accounts and Finance Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Financial Administrator for a well-established business based near Glasgow City. We are currently looking for an organised and professional individual who is a strong all-rounder to join the team. You must have a minimum of 24 months’ finance experience with a track record of successfully managing and prioritising their own workload, with emphasis on finance. Working closely with Production and Management, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate financial records with a clear audit trail
• Managing Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Preparing VAT returns
• Monitoring cashflow and producing reports to deadline
• Processing a small monthly payroll for around 11 employees
• Supporting ISO 9001 & IIP standards compliance
• Completing annual H&S and GDPR reviews, managing recruitment, induction, and HR records, with minimal HR duties which can be taught

You should have the following qualities:

• Outgoing, positive, energetic and welcoming personality
• Strong communication skills with management, staff, clients and suppliers
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and excellence
• Leadership qualities with a proactive, “make things happen” approach
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Flexible and able to respond positively to change
• Reliable, discreet and trustworthy
• Confident in your own work and able to work accurately and independently

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with SAGE 50 systems and SAGE Payroll
• Minimum 24 months’ finance experience
• Experience assisting with month-end and year-end processes would be beneficial

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Hours of work are Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9am – 4.30pm with a 45-minute unpaid break.

Allstaff is operating as an Employment Agency for the supply of Permanent and Contract staff employed directly by the hirer.