Administrator
Posted 5 days ago
- Podington, Bedfordshire
- Permanent
- Sponsored
- Expires In 23 days
Administrator
Location: Wollaston, Wellingborough
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 DOE
Hours: Full‑time, Monday–Friday
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a meticulous and organised administrator to join our client’s busy finance team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that all financial records—whether payroll, invoices or supplier statements—are handled with precision and timeliness. While direct finance or payroll experience is a bonus, what matters most is your commitment to accuracy, your ability to spot discrepancies, and your drive to build a robust career in finance administration. This role is heavily data entry driven, where accuracy is paramount.
Duties
Data Entry
Process weekly timesheets and monthly payroll data, ensuring that every figure is accurate and complete
Collate and reconcile invoices, supplier statements and card payments
Maintain purchase ledger entries with the same attention to detail
Coordinate with HR on new starters, leavers and changes in employee status
Attend weekly finance or operations meetings to flag any payroll or invoice issues
Escalate and resolve discrepancies—e.g., missing timesheets, incorrect job codes or late approvals
Input data into Sage 200 (or equivalent) for general ledger and Sage 50 Payroll (training provided where needed)
Update holiday and absence records in the HR platform when required
Provide ad‑hoc administrative assistance to the wider finance team
Ensure all finance documentation is filed and archived in line with company policiesThe Candidate
A strong eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the knock‑on effect of a missed invoice, timesheet or supplier payment
Excellent data‑entry skills and a methodical approach to checking your own work
Confident communicator—able to liaise with colleagues in HR, operations and suppliers with ease
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, while maintaining confidentiality
Experience with Sage 200 or other finance/ERP systems is preferred but not essential—full training will be provided
Previous administration experience
Location: Wollaston, Wellingborough
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 DOE
Hours: Full‑time, Monday–Friday
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a meticulous and organised administrator to join our client’s busy finance team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that all financial records—whether payroll, invoices or supplier statements—are handled with precision and timeliness. While direct finance or payroll experience is a bonus, what matters most is your commitment to accuracy, your ability to spot discrepancies, and your drive to build a robust career in finance administration. This role is heavily data entry driven, where accuracy is paramount.
Duties
Data Entry
Process weekly timesheets and monthly payroll data, ensuring that every figure is accurate and complete
Collate and reconcile invoices, supplier statements and card payments
Maintain purchase ledger entries with the same attention to detail
Coordinate with HR on new starters, leavers and changes in employee status
Attend weekly finance or operations meetings to flag any payroll or invoice issues
Escalate and resolve discrepancies—e.g., missing timesheets, incorrect job codes or late approvals
Input data into Sage 200 (or equivalent) for general ledger and Sage 50 Payroll (training provided where needed)
Update holiday and absence records in the HR platform when required
Provide ad‑hoc administrative assistance to the wider finance team
Ensure all finance documentation is filed and archived in line with company policiesThe Candidate
A strong eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the knock‑on effect of a missed invoice, timesheet or supplier payment
Excellent data‑entry skills and a methodical approach to checking your own work
Confident communicator—able to liaise with colleagues in HR, operations and suppliers with ease
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, while maintaining confidentiality
Experience with Sage 200 or other finance/ERP systems is preferred but not essential—full training will be provided
Previous administration experience