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Finance Administrator

Reed
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 4 hours
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • The Finance Administrator role requires a minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, with proficiency in Xero and MS Office, particularly Excel.
  • Key responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, managing credit control, and overseeing sales ledger tasks, with a focus on maintaining accurate financial records.
  • The position offers a salary of ÂŁ30,000 per annum and emphasizes strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Additional tasks involve bank reconciliations, budget monitoring, and producing various financial reports as needed.
  • The company promotes a flexible working environment, including a modern office with amenities and a dedicated training budget.

Finance Administrator 

Primary Duties, but not limited to:

  • Purchase Ledger and Expense Tasks: Accurately process all supplier invoices—verifying currency, tax rates, and any additional charges in a timely manner. Promptly resolve any discrepancies to ensure on-time payments and a smooth audit trail. (Time allocation 40%)
  • Credit Control: Take ownership of credit checks, proactively contact customers in advance of invoices being paid, consistently follow up on unpaid invoices, and escalate issues as needed. Accountable for debtor’s days metric. (Time allocation 25%)
  • Sales Ledger Tasks and Sales Order Processing: Ensure every invoice is processed accurately on the first pass, and that no line item goes unchecked. (Time allocation 20%)
  • Remaining Time Allocation: Split between the following tasks:
    • Xero Bank Reconciliation: Maintain daily reconciliations across multiple entities.
    • Oversee Budgets (Training, Travel & Marketing): Monitor and track departmental spend across training, travel, and marketing budgets, ensuring costs remain within allocated limits. Collaborate with team leads and suppliers to verify spend accuracy, flag anomalies, and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
    • Producing Ad-Hoc Documents and Reports: Create various financial and administrative reports on request. Gather and interpret data swiftly, presenting it in clear, concise formats for management review.
    • General Office, Reception, and Administrative Duties: Handle routine office tasks—answering phones, managing incoming/outgoing mail. Support colleagues with ad-hoc administrative needs and contribute to a clean, well-organized workspace.

Essential Skills:

  • Time Management Pro: Stay on top of deadlines, priorities, and follow-through, ensuring every project meets expectations. Month-end time management is of paramount importance.
  • MS Office Expertise: Especially skilled in Excel, comfortable generating, sorting, filtering, and using V-lookups and interpreting data.
  • Xero Accounting Proficiency: Hands-on experience using Xero to generate invoices and maintain accurate financial records.

Desirable Skills:

  • Accounting Experience (2+ Years): Exposure to standard accounting tasks—e.g., accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations—providing a strong foundation for finance responsibilities. AAT desirable.
  • Salesforce Savvy: Familiarity with Salesforce, comfortable managing opportunities, accounts, and reporting workflows.

Why Work Here?

  • Flexible Working: Enjoy a schedule that adapts to your life, helping you balance work and personal priorities. Four days in the office, one day working from home.
  • Modern Office Environment: Table tennis and breakout areas, drinks fridge, open-plan office, free access to building gym equipment, and discounted access to The Gym Group in the building next door.
  • Celebrate Your Birthday: Take the day off on us—because everyone deserves to celebrate guilt-free.
  • Private Medical Insurance: We invest in your wellbeing so you can bring your best self to work every day.
  • Dedicated Training Budget: Gain new skills, sharpen old ones, and keep pushing yourself forward.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.