Part-Time Admin & Finance Assistant (16h/wk)

Recovery Focus; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional qualifications refund

GP access

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Waythrough is recruiting an Administrator for Tower House in Chester to join the team on a part-time basis (16 hours per week). You will support the Service Manager with financial records, invoices, client funds and general administration to help the service run smoothly.

Role requires 12+ months' admin experience, strong IT skills with Microsoft Office, and good numeracy. You will interact with residents, external agencies and colleagues, ensuring professional communication and accurate records.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' administrative and/or secretarial experience.
• Experience of maintaining and reviewing office systems and procedures.
• Experience of completing financial records or returns.
• Experience of attending meetings and producing accurate minutes.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Strong keyboard and general administrative skills.
• Good numeracy skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to organise and prioritise your own workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.
• Reception experience and an understanding of welfare benefits systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, including petty cash, client funds and other financial transactions.
• Process invoices, funding claims, staff expenses and other financial information accurately and on time.
• Support the Service Manager with financial returns, expenditure information and budget preparation.
• Liaise with Finance, benefit agencies, suppliers and other organisations as required.
• Maintain effective filing, diary, holiday and other administrative systems.
• Respond professionally to telephone enquiries from external agencies, prospective residents and others contacting the service.
• Provide general administrative support, including correspondence, reports and word processing.
• Take and distribute minutes and help coordinate staff and service meetings.
• Support the administration involved when residents join or leave the service, ensuring relevant documentation is completed.
• Order office, cleaning and first-aid supplies while ensuring value for money.
• Handle confidential information appropriately and maintain accurate, up-to-date records.

Skills

Administrative experience

Office systems

Financial records

Minutes taking

Microsoft Office

Typing / keyboard skills

Numeracy

Workload management

Verbal communication

Reception experience

Job description

Waythrough is recruiting an Administrator for Tower House in Chester to join the team on a part-time basis (16 hours per week). You will support the Service Manager with financial records, invoices, client funds and general administration to help the service run smoothly.

Role requires 12+ months' admin experience, strong IT skills with Microsoft Office, and good numeracy. You will interact with residents, external agencies and colleagues, ensuring professional communication and accurate records.