Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator 
12 Month Maternity Contract 
Cheshire - Office Based 
Up to £27,000 + Benefits

Are you a highly organised administrator with experience in finance operations, invoicing or transactional processes?
 
We''re working with a successful and growing Cheshire-based organisation looking to add a Finance Administrator to its established finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems and ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently. 

As part of a busy finance operations team, you''ll play a key role in managing invoicing, financial processing, reconciliations and reporting activities. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you''ll help ensure transactions are completed accurately, deadlines are met and financial records remain up to date. 
 
What you will be doing in your role:

• Review and process financial data submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures.
• Raise and maintain invoices, ensuring correct authorisation and coding.
• Reconcile incoming payments and financial transactions, investigating any discrepancies.
• Support account management activities, including monitoring balances and maintaining payment arrangements.
• Prepare regular operational and financial reports for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with weekly payment and transaction processing activities.
• Maintain accurate control accounts and reconciliation schedules.
• Resolve outstanding account queries and clear unreconciled transactions.
• Produce account statements and transaction summaries as required.
• Act as a first point of contact for finance-related queries from internal teams.
• Support audit requirements by providing accurate information and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency across the finance function.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support wider departmental objectives and projects.

We''re looking for someone who can bring:

• Previous experience in finance administration, invoicing, accounts receivable, cash allocation or transactional finance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software would be beneficial.

What''s on Offer?

• A people-focused business with community at the heart of everything they do.
• Exposure to a wide range of finance and operational processes.
• Opportunities for personal development and progression.
• A stable and growing business with a strong reputation in its sector.
• Varied day-to-day responsibilities and involvement in ongoing improvement projects.
• The opportunity to work in a business finance function, and 

This role would suit someone currently working as an Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, Billing Administrator, Sales Ledger Clerk, Revenue Administrator or Transactional Finance Assistant who is looking for their next opportunity within a dynamic and growing organisation.
 
Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
 
Thank you for taking the time to apply.