Finance Administrator
8 days ago
Birmingham
Finance Administrator | £27,000 per annum | 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid Working | central Birmingham Your new company We are recruiting a Finance / Accounts Administrator to join a well-established, medium-sized architectural practice based in central Birmingham. The business operates across a diverse range of sectors and is supported by an external bookkeeper and accountants, with day-to-day finance activities managed in-house.This role is ideal for someone with previous accounts or finance administration experience who enjoys working in a structured, collaborative environment. Your new role Reporting into the finance function, you will support day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, payroll support, purchase orders and payment runs. Key Responsibilities Invoicing (Accounts Receivable & Payable) • Raise and issue customer invoices accurately and on time, • Process and code supplier invoices, ensuring appropriate approvals, • Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on payments, • Liaise with external bookkeepers and accountants as requiredPayroll Administration, • Assist with payroll preparation and processing, • Maintain accurate employee records and timesheetsPurchase Orders, • Create and manage purchase orders in line with internal procedures, • Reconcile purchase orders against supplier invoices, • Payment Runs, • Prepare payment runs and verify payment details, • Ensure correct authorisation and maintain payment recordsGeneral Finance Support, • Reconcile bank statements, • Assist with month-end processes and reporting, • Maintain organised financial records and documentationWhat you'll need to succeed, • Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role, • Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Sage) and Microsoft Excel, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, • Good communication skills and a collaborative approach, • Willingness to learn new systems (training provided on project management software)What you'll get in return, • Salary: £27,000 per annum, • 2-year fixed-term contract, • Hybrid working available after successful completion of probation, • 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), • Pension and annual bonus scheme, • Mental health and wellbeing support, • Early Friday finish (2:30pm), • Additional benefits including CPD opportunities, team events, mentoring, and cycle-to-work schemeWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4796306