Finance & Administrative Officer

Finance & Administrative Officer (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Full-Time
Hybrid (Minimum 2 days in the office)
Salary: £36,000 - £38,000
Location: A short walk from Bank Station
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance & Administrative Officer to join a friendly and collaborative organisation on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a varied role that combines finance, payroll, and administrative support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple functions in a small, supportive team environment.
You will work closely with the Director of Finance and wider team to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial processes while also providing general administrative support when required.
Key Responsibilities

• Produce sales invoices and manage credit control processes
• Process purchase invoices and maintain the purchase ledger
• Raise purchase orders in line with internal requests
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and support the year-end audit process
• Process payment runs, reconcile bank and credit card transactions, and maintain accurate records
• Prepare and process the monthly payroll file and liaise with the external payroll provider, responding to payroll queries
• Maintain staff sickness and leave records, producing reports and statistics where required
• Process monthly pension uploads and payments
• Act as the first point of contact for finance-related queries
• Support the implementation of financial elements of projects or contracts where needed
• Provide administrative support to the wider team as required
• Undertake additional duties that support the efficient running of the organisation

About You
Essential

• Qualified to at least AAT Level 2
• Experience maintaining sales and purchase ledgers
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Good ICT skills, including Excel, Word, and accounting systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Positive, friendly, and team-focused approach

This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a small organisation where their contribution is visible and valued, and where they can take ownership of key financial and administrative processes.
If you're looking for a hands-on finance role with variety and responsibility, please send your CV to [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.